Presiding Justice DiVITO delivered the opinion of the court:
This appeal arises from the dismissal of a post-conviction petition without an evidentiary hearing. Petitioner Ellis Partee raises issues concerning racial discrimination in jury selection, judicial prejudice requiring the substitution of judges, and the appointment of replacement counsel upon the public defender's withdrawal from representation. For reasons that follow, we reverse and remand for an evidentiary...
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