Should a judge recuse himself if the defendant has filed an ethics complaint against a member of that judge's family?
Nahant, MA
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Posted 3 months ago in Ethics / Professional Responsibility
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Some years ago, I filed a complaint against a judge for somewhat dubious conduct. Recently, a close relative of that judge heard my case and made a rather hostile ruling on what seemed like a reasonable motion.
Of course, I cannot "prove" that this second judge was aware of the earlier complaint, so I doubt that anything can be done. Nevertheless, I am curious. I have seen judges recuse themselves for far more benign reasons that this one. If the judge ought indeed have recused himself, I shall be looking for an attorney to file the necessary motions to overturn the verdict. Answers (2)
Jonathan H Levy
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