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Cavs' championship parade gives Cleveland defendants free pass on court appearances

Have a court appearance Wednesday in Cleveland? You're in luck, at least for one day.

Expecting heavy crowds in downtown Cleveland for the Cavaliers' NBA championship parade and rally, the city has decided to not issue arrest warrants for defendants who miss court Wednesday.

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"Given the historic nature of the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Championship victory, it is only right and proper that the Cleveland Municipal Court facilitate an opportunity for our employees and those who use the Cleveland Municipal Court's facilities to join with the rest of Northeast Ohio and the Cavaliers' nation for the celebratory parade scheduled to take place tomorrow," presiding Judge Ronald B.