Judges and Judiciary,
Government,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Dec. 20, 2017
San Francisco judge recuses himself from case after PD’s office complaint
A San Francisco County judge has recused himself from a case in which he remanded a defendant into custody for more than three months and found the public defender representing him in contempt for questioning the decision.
SAN FRANCISCO -- A superior court judge recused himself from a case in which he ordered a defendant into custody for more than three months and found the deputy public defender representing him in contempt for questioning the decision.
On Friday, the new judge released the defendant, Michael Banayos, after 93 days in custody.
Judge Ross Moody did not give a reason for recusing himself. Banayos' cas...
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