In re Disqualification of Crow

This affidavit of disqualification filed by John R. Lentes seeks the disqualification of Judge Fred Crow from further proceedings in the above-captioned case. The affiants are the Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney and two of his assistants.

The underlying action was initiated by Judge Crow, based on his belief that the appointment of a special prosecuting attorney may be warranted to investigate the actions of the elected prosecuting attorney in related civil and criminal actions that previously were before the court. Having reviewed the allegations of the affiants, I cannot conclude that…