A bankruptcy court judge reviews Tully’s decision to sell its stores to an investment group led by actor Patrick Dempsey. By Melissa Allison Seattle Times January 11, 2013 A group of investors led by actor Patrick Dempsey can buy Tully's Coffee out of bankruptcy, a federal judge said Friday. The decision came after Dempsey's group, coffee giant Starbucks and other bidders sparred before U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Karen Overstreet for the 47-shop chain. "We have a lot to accomplish over the next few months and years and I am excited to now call Seattle my second home," Dempsey said in an emailed statement. The deal is expected to close by Jan. 26. Bidders in court Friday had participated in a private auction for beleaguered Tully's last week, when the chain's management and creditors chose the Dempsey group's $9.15 million bid. Starbucks and a Filipino company called AgriNurture cried foul, saying their combined bids of $10...