A Supreme Court justice resigned on Wednesay rather than face Senate impeachment proceedings, the fourth judge targeted in a high court purge led by President Nestor Kirchner. Justice Adolfo Vazquez cited personal reasons in submitting his resignation, authorities said. Cabinet Chief Alberto Fernandez made the announcement only hours before lawmakers were expected to open hearings examining misconduct charges against Vazquez. Vazquez was one of four judges appointed by former President Carlos Menem and targeted in a court shakeup by Kirchner’s government, which claims many of their rulings were politically motivated. Full Story