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By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Sean Michael Phillips will appear in 79th District Court later this week for a preliminary examination in front of Judge Peter Wadel. Phillips has been charged with the murder of his 4-month-old daughter, Katherine Phillips. At a preliminary exam, also known as a probable cause hearing, the prosecution has to show that a crime…