In re Disqualification of Krichbaum

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 81 Ohio St.3d 1205.] IN RE DISQUALIFICATION OF KRICHBAUM. THE STATE OF OHIO v. CORNWELL. [Cite as In re Disqualification of Krichbaum,

1997-Ohio-14.] Judges—Affidavit of disqualification—Judge’s participation in plea bargain agreement of a co-defendant does not mandate disqualification— Participation in trial of a prior cause, during which judge acquired knowledge of the facts of the underlying case, does not require disqualification. (No. 97-AP-028—Decided March 4, 1997.) ON AFFIDAVIT OF DISQUALIFICATION in Mahoning County Court of…