In re Possible Recusal of Acker

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ACKER, District Judge.

On August 12, 1988, this judge conducted a hearing on the question of whether or not he should recuse himself in all or some of the government’s cases. The government did not show up for the hearing, but in response to the order issued on June 29, 1988, the government did file an enigmatic written response, which said:

The United States has at this time insufficient information to determine, and no reason to believe, that Judge Acker’s proposed general recusal is either necessary or appropriate. It is the United States’ view that the matter of recusal is…