Doering v. Fader

McAULIFFE, Judge.

Al Wayne Doering was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death at a trial in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. Judge John F. Fader, II, presided, and a jury decided the issues of guilt and sentencing. This Court affirmed the conviction, but vacated the sentence and remanded the case for a new sentencing proceeding, finding that evidence relating to parole had been improperly excluded. Doering v. State, 313 Md. 384, 545 A.2d 1281 (1988).

Upon remand, Judge Fader advised both parties that he intended to recuse himself. On motion of the defendant, Judge Fader…