State v. Miles

{¶ 1} Defendant, Jeremy L. Miles, has filed an affidavit with the clerk of this court under R.C. 2701.031 seeking to disqualify Judge Joshua Berkowitz from presiding over any further proceedings in the above-captioned case, now pending for trial.

{¶ 2} Miles claims that Judge Berkowitz should be removed from the underlying case for a variety of reasons. Judge Berkowitz has responded in writing to the affidavit, denying any bias or prejudice against Miles and affirming that he will preside over the remainder of the case with fairness and impartiality.

{¶ 3} For the reasons explained below, no…