State judge recuses himself from politically charged Burnet trial
BURNET — A state district judge has voluntarily removed himself from hearing the felony trial of a former GOP leader accused of punching a reporter, and now the defense counsel wants the district attorney to step down from the case as well.
Most participants in the proceedings — which observers describe as “politically charged” — are Republicans.
According to court documents filed Oct. 4, 33rd state District Judge Guilford “Gil” Jones has recused himself from the case, which could go to trial Dec. 10.