James P. Barker, the former chief of appeals at the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, is set to return to that role after settling a federal lawsuit that alleged defamation and retaliation against Kathleen Kane.

Attorney General Bruce Beemer on Thursday announced Barker’s return to the office, where he will resume the title of chief deputy attorney general of the appeals and legal services section. Barker is set to return to work Nov. 2, following a $160,000 settlement of his lawsuit.

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