All articles tagged with #judge recusal
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A judge in Texas has recused themselves from a death penalty case involving a 'shaken baby' incident. The case has drawn significant attention due to the complexities surrounding shaken baby syndrome and the implications of the death penalty. The judge's decision to step aside may impact the proceedings and timeline of the case.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Judge Ural Glanville has been removed from rapper Young Thug's trial after a recusal request due to a meeting with prosecutors and a state witness that excluded the defense. Judge Rachel Krause, who found no impropriety in Glanville's actions but prioritized public trust, has replaced him. This change follows a motion by Young Thug's attorney citing the secret meeting and subsequent legal disputes. Young Thug faces multiple charges under a RICO indictment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Judge Ural Glanville has been recused from Young Thug's federal racketeering trial after complaints of holding improper meetings with a prosecution witness. The decision, made by Judge Rachel Krause, aims to preserve public confidence in the judicial system. Young Thug's attorney welcomed the recusal, emphasizing the need for a fair trial. Judge Shukura L. Ingram will now preside over the case.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang case against rapper Young Thug and others has been removed after two defendants sought his recusal due to a meeting he held with prosecutors and a state witness. Judge Rachel Krause granted the motions for recusal to preserve public confidence in the judicial system, causing further delays in the trial that has already been ongoing for over a year. Young Thug and his co-defendants argue the meeting was improper and are seeking a fair trial under a new judge.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pitchfork
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville has been recused from overseeing the racketeering and gang conspiracy trial against Young Thug and his associates after defense attorneys claimed he held a secret meeting with prosecutors and a key witness. Judge Rachel Krause ruled that the meeting should have been public to maintain judicial impartiality. Judge Shukura Ingram has been assigned to the case, which is already the longest criminal trial in Georgia history.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang prosecution against rapper Young Thug has been removed from the case after two defendants sought his recusal due to a meeting he held with prosecutors and a state witness. Judge Rachel Krause granted the motions for recusal to preserve public confidence in the judicial system, despite acknowledging that Judge Ural Glanville could have continued presiding fairly. This decision is expected to cause further delays in the trial, which has already been ongoing for over a year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang case against rapper Young Thug and others has been removed after two defendants sought his recusal due to a meeting he held with prosecutors and a state witness. Judge Rachel Krause granted the motions for recusal to preserve public confidence in the judicial system, despite not finding any fault in the meeting itself. This decision is expected to cause further delays in the trial, which has already been ongoing for over a year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Fulton County Chief Judge Ural Glanville has been recused from the ongoing gang and racketeering trial against Young Thug and his associates after holding a secret meeting with prosecutors and a key witness. Superior Court Judge Rachel Krause granted the recusal motions, citing the need to preserve public confidence in the judicial system. The trial, which has been the longest in Georgia's history, will be reassigned to another judge.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Defense lawyers in the Young Thug RICO trial have filed an emergency petition asking the Georgia Supreme Court to force Judge Ural Glanville to recuse himself, alleging judicial misconduct and coercion of a key witness during a secret meeting with prosecutors. The defense claims the judge's actions violated their client's right to a fair trial and are seeking an unbiased judge to decide on the recusal.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AL.com
Jefferson County Judge Don Blankenship recused himself from the Black Contractors Association of Alabama’s lawsuit against the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Complex Authority, which seeks to stop the construction of a new amphitheater in downtown Birmingham.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Retired US district court judge Shira Scheindlin expresses concerns over parts of former President Donald Trump's legal team's motion asking Judge Juan Merchan to recuse himself from the New York hush money case.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo
An industry watchdog group, The Revolving Door Project, is calling for the recusal of U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley, who is overseeing the case regarding Microsoft's $68.7 billion bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, due to a conflict of interest. The group argues that Corley's son's employment at Microsoft, even outside the gaming division, violates rules on avoiding impropriety and the appearance of impropriety. They claim that this proximity to the company could influence the judge's objectivity and undermine public trust in the court. The judge's decision on whether to temporarily halt the merger is expected to have significant implications for the deal's outcome.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A federal judge overseeing Walt Disney Co.'s lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recused himself due to a relative owning Disney stock, which could be affected by the case's outcome. The judge denied DeSantis' legal team's motion seeking his removal from the case, accusing them of "rank judge-shopping." The lawsuit alleges a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after Disney opposed a state law that critics call "Don't Say Gay." The case has been reassigned to another judge nominated by President Donald Trump.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
A federal judge overseeing Disney's civil free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recused himself from the case after learning that one of his relatives owns stock in The Walt Disney Company. The case will be taken over by Judge Allen Winsor. The judge denied DeSantis' motion for him to be disqualified, but concluded that he must disqualify himself "for reasons unrelated to Defendants' meritless motion." Disney alleges that DeSantis led a political retaliation campaign against the company after it publicly denounced the controversial classroom bill that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."