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Judge rules against motion to recuse prosecutor in murder case
16:07 - 22:10 (06:03)
Judge Doug Hughes ruled against a defense motion to recuse the district attorney's office in a first degree murder case where Hughes' sister is the lead prosecutor, but also rejected district attorney Scott Perlew's motion to have Hughes recused due to their family tie.
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Two inmates convicted of first-degree murder were released after serving 20 years in prison due to false evidence.
16:07 - 17:50 (01:42)
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Two inmates convicted of first-degree murder were released after serving 20 years in prison due to false evidence. The case went before a grand jury and the charges were dropped, but the cost of their appeals totaled in the millions of dollars.
ChapterJudge rules against motion to recuse prosecutor in murder case
Episode12: "Monsters" Part 8
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
The allotment of judges for cases can depend on a lottery system, leading to uncertainty and potential lack of credibility.
17:50 - 19:06 (01:16)
Summary
The allotment of judges for cases can depend on a lottery system, leading to uncertainty and potential lack of credibility. This inconsistency is highlighted by the notable differences in performance between different judges.
ChapterJudge rules against motion to recuse prosecutor in murder case
Episode12: "Monsters" Part 8
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
Judge Doug Hughes of the 21st Judicial District rejected a defense motion to recuse the district attorney's office in a first degree murder case where his sister is the lead prosecutor, despite concerns of impropriety.
19:06 - 20:33 (01:26)
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Judge Doug Hughes of the 21st Judicial District rejected a defense motion to recuse the district attorney's office in a first degree murder case where his sister is the lead prosecutor, despite concerns of impropriety. The district attorney had also filed a motion to ensure Hughes did not get the case, but another district court judge had rejected it.
ChapterJudge rules against motion to recuse prosecutor in murder case
Episode12: "Monsters" Part 8
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
A legal dispute has arisen in the first degree murder case against an individual who is accused of killing his mother-in-law.
20:33 - 22:10 (01:37)
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A legal dispute has arisen in the first degree murder case against an individual who is accused of killing his mother-in-law. The district attorney's motion to remove Judge Doug Hughes was denied by Judge Ernest Drake Jr., citing the appearance of influence by the district attorney on the selection of elected judges, leading to Perlew planning to appeal the decision.