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District Attorney's Office called to Recuse from Prosecution
The District Attorney's Office has been called to recuse from prosecution by an advocate during a hearing because of the involvement of assistant district attorney Abear, whose brother Doug Hughes is the 21st Judicial District Court judge selected to hear the case, tainting the office. The defendant is expected to face the death penalty, while the DA has yet to decide on the same penalty for Abear.
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Paris prosecutor Charlotte Abear remains on the case for NBA player Jaxson Hayes despite a motion calling for the recusal of the entire district attorney’s office by his defense attorneys.
22:10 - 23:28 (01:17)
Summary
Paris prosecutor Charlotte Abear remains on the case for NBA player Jaxson Hayes despite a motion calling for the recusal of the entire district attorney’s office by his defense attorneys.
ChapterDistrict Attorney's Office called to Recuse from Prosecution
Episode12: "Monsters" Part 8
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
Judge Hughes, brother of the lead prosecutor Charlotte Hughes, was assigned to preside over a bribery case.
23:28 - 25:20 (01:51)
Summary
Judge Hughes, brother of the lead prosecutor Charlotte Hughes, was assigned to preside over a bribery case. The defense filed a motion to have the entire district attorney's office recused, leading to further conflict of interest.
ChapterDistrict Attorney's Office called to Recuse from Prosecution
Episode12: "Monsters" Part 8
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
A judge in a Louisiana court case was found to have a conflict of interest as he was the brother of the assistant district attorney.
25:20 - 28:24 (03:04)
Summary
A judge in a Louisiana court case was found to have a conflict of interest as he was the brother of the assistant district attorney. The defendant is being charged for allegedly murdering someone who found evidence of his drug use.