State v. Bickerstaff

{¶ 1} Defendant, Brenda Bickerstaff, has filed an affidavit with the clerk of this court under R.C. 2701.03 seeking to disqualify Judge Michael Astrab from presiding over any further proceedings in the above-captioned criminal case.

{¶ 2} Bickerstaff claims that Judge Astrab is biased against her based on recent events in the matter. Judge Astrab has responded in writing to the *1218affidavit, detailing his handling of the case and denying any bias against Bicker-staff.

{¶ 3} For the reasons explained below, no basis has been established to order the disqualification of Judge Astrab.

{¶ 4} First,…