Pubdate: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 Source: Orange County Register (CA) Copyright: 1999 The Orange County Register Contact: http://www.ocregister.com/ PITTSBURGH JUDGE FACES DRUG CHARGES A Pittsburgh judge facing re-election next month was accused of shooting heroin in her chambers and dismissing charges against her dealer in exchange for drugs, a prosecutor said. District Justice Gigi Sullivan was stripped of her duties after charges were announced Friday. She faces arraignment Monday and will remain on the Nov. 2 ballot for now, her lawyer said. Sullivan, 38, shot heroin snorted cocaine and misused prescription drugs before presiding over cases, state Attorney General Mike Fisher said. She is accused of accepting drugs in exchange for dismissing charges against her supplier, Donald Geraci, a used-car dealer and former restaurateur, and other dealers in a drug ring he led, Fisher said. Her attorney, Patrick Thomassey, said "these are only allegations" and that Sullivan "maintains her innocence." - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D