Christensen v. State

Eldridge, Judge.

We have consolidated two appeals from appellant Mark Christensen. One challenges his criminal conviction for aggravated battery, and the second challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion to recuse.

Case No. A00A0517

A Muscogee County jury found Christensen guilty of aggravated battery arising from an incident that occurred during a pick-up soccer game involving Christensen and other professional players. During heated play, Christensen punched another player in the eye. The victim’s eye socket was fractured, and he received multiple stitches; pictures introduced at trial…