Recuse

Judge Overseeing Zantac Case Declines to Recuse Himself Despite Wife’s Connection to Law Firm

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Miami, FL – A federal judge in Miami has ruled he will not recuse himself from overseeing a class-action lawsuit involving the heartburn medication Zantac, despite concerns over potential conflicts of interest due to his wife’s association with a law firm involved in the case. The controversy centers on U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg, whose wife is a partner at Reed Smith, a firm representing several companies named in lawsuits over the alleged cancer risks of ranitidine, the active ingredient in Zantac. Despite this connection, Judge Rosenberg has declared that his wife’s professional engagements and … Read more

Former President Trump Makes Second Attempt to Recuse Hush Money Judge as Trial Looms

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Washington, D.C. – Former President Trump has requested that the judge overseeing his hush money trial recuse himself due to his daughter’s involvement with a digital marketing firm that has worked with prominent Democrats. The trial is set to begin in less than two weeks. Last summer, Justice Juan Merchan had rejected a previous motion for recusal, which also mentioned his daughter’s employment. Trump’s latest attempt for recusal comes after the judge imposed restrictions on his public statements regarding the judge’s daughter and others. Judge Merchan has also expressed frustration with Trump’s last-minute efforts to … Read more

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Faces Backlash for Refusal to Recuse in Trump Appeal Case

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The presence of Justice Clarence Thomas at the Supreme Court’s oral argument in former President Donald Trump’s appeal of the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling disqualifying him from the ballot has raised concerns about the court’s integrity and its commitment to the rule of law. Thomas, whose wife played a role in the efforts to overturn the 2020 election, declined to recuse himself from the matter involving the release of text messages related to the January 6 coup attempt. Legal experts have criticized Thomas for refusing to recuse himself and accused him of … Read more