Recusal Ordered As Result Of Alleged Threats Against Judges

The New Jersey Appellate Division has reversed an order denying judicial recusal and ordered that the entire Bergen County judiciary be recused from a criminal case.

The reason?

The defendant has allegedly threatened the lives of two county judges.

While there are other unthreatened judges in the county, the court here concluded that the “appearence of fairness” warranted the grant of the sought relief.

The defendant is charged with synagogue firebombings. (Mike Frisch)