State v. Gonzalez
Ohio Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtMover, C.J.
This affidavit of disqualification was filed by John W. Martin, counsel for defendant, Robert Rivera Gonzalez, seeking the disqualification of Judge Michael J. Corrigan from further proceedings in the above-captioned case.
Affiant contends that Judge Corrigan should be disqualified from the underlying case based on his involvement in a plea bargain agreement involving Gonzalez’s co-defendant, Daniel Tomblin. Affiant claims that Judge Corrigan displayed his bias and prejudice by repeatedly stressing Tomblin’s obligation under the plea agreement to testify truthfully against Gonzalez at…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- State v. LundgrenOhio Supreme Court · 1990
- State v. McNealOhio Supreme Court · 1989
3Cited by2 opinions
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