In re Disqualification of Bressler

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 81 Ohio St.3d 1215.] IN RE DISQUALIFICATION OF BRESSLER. THE STATE OF OHIO v. KEHL ET AL. [Cite as In re Disqualification of Bressler,

1997-Ohio-27.] Judges—Affidavit of disqualification—Disqualification in criminal case not warranted when judge is friend of detective and honorary member of the Fraternal Order of Police—Recognition by means of bestowing an honorary membership or providing some other nominal token of gratitude for the judge’s leadership and service does not, without more, warrant disqualification. (No.…