United States v. Cerrella

ROETTGER, District Judge.

THIS CAUSE is before the court on a pleading styled “Verified Motion to Disqualify”, filed by defendant John Joseph Cerrella, and certified by his attorney, Stephen J. Finta, as made in good faith. The pleading seeks this court’s recusal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 144, 455.

Stripped to its bare bones, defendant’s contention is that the court should disqualify itself from hearing defendant’s prospec tive post-conviction motions because defendant feels the trial judge may believe defendant is trying to kill him.

Although the court denies any personal bias or prejudice in…