Chapter

Judge Removed from Case After Racially Insensitive Remarks
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28:24 - 31:58 (03:33)

A judge in Georgia known for his controversial remarks has been removed from a case after making racially insensitive comments to a black defendant. The incident has prompted criticism of the judge and calls for broader reforms in the criminal justice system.

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The district attorney's motion to recuse Judge Hughes from a death penalty case has been rejected by Judge Ernest Drake Jr. and no judge has been selected to hear the case yet.
28:24 - 29:46 (01:21)
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Legal battle
Summary

The district attorney's motion to recuse Judge Hughes from a death penalty case has been rejected by Judge Ernest Drake Jr. and no judge has been selected to hear the case yet. The defense has also filed a motion to keep the district attorney's office from handling the prosecution.

Chapter
Judge Removed from Case After Racially Insensitive Remarks
Episode
12: "Monsters" Part 8
Podcast
Real Life Real Crime
The speaker narrates an incident in which Judge Rex, a no-nonsense short lady with dark hair, presided over the Hughes trial.
29:46 - 31:58 (02:11)
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Law
Summary

The speaker narrates an incident in which Judge Rex, a no-nonsense short lady with dark hair, presided over the Hughes trial. The speaker also mentions the court's decision to disallow Hughes from sitting in the trial.

Chapter
Judge Removed from Case After Racially Insensitive Remarks
Episode
12: "Monsters" Part 8
Podcast
Real Life Real Crime