Judge Recuses Himself from Capital Cases

The American Press reports that 14th Judicial District Judge Al Gray has recused himself from all capital cases after the Third Circuit granted a defendant a new trial based on claims that the judge's behavior during a 2003 capital murder trial deprived the defendant of his right to a fair trial.

Judge Gray opposes the death penalty, and he hasn't kept his feelings a secret. During Langley's 2003 trial, he practically praised prospective jurors who shared his view.

Posted by AJR at February 16, 2005 07:42 AM