Recusal

San Diego County Judge Denies Racism Accusations Amid Calls for Recusal from Racial Justice Cases

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San Diego, CA – Public defenders in San Diego County anxiously awaited Judge Howard Shore’s response to their motions to recuse him on Monday. The motions accused the Superior Court judge of making racist remarks during court proceedings, issuing biased rulings, and making racist comments during a meeting with public defenders. The public defender’s office is calling on Shore to step down from special racial justice hearings and remove himself from all cases involving public defenders. In written responses to each public defender, Shore denied the accusations of racism, prejudice, and bias and rejected the … Read more

Watford City Judge Assigned to High-Profile Minot Murder Case Following Recusal of Local Officials

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Minot, North Dakota – A new judge has been appointed to oversee the case of a man accused of murder and attempted murder in a shooting incident on Christmas Eve. Following the recusal of all Ward County judicial officers due to their familiarity with the suspect and alleged victims, Northwest District Judge Daniel El-Dweek from Watford City has been assigned to preside over the case. Additionally, the Ward County State’s Attorney staff have also recused themselves, and Stark County State’s Attorney Amanda Engelstad will serve as the special prosecutor. Daniel Breijo, a 39-year-old from Surrey, … Read more