The Fernandes Pedra recusal request was rejected by a three-judge panel at a public hearing on November 6, according to English 24ora. The ruling is a new development after the November 4 challenge previously reported by ArubaNews.
Panel considers grounds for removing the judge
Attorney Jairon Odor presented the request on behalf of Chania Fernandes Pedra. The report says the arguments included further investigation, legal representation and access to the criminal case file. The judges explained that investigative requests belong in the criminal proceedings rather than the recusal procedure.
Criminal case remains set for November 18
According to the account, the panel also rejected arguments about representation and file access because they had not formed part of the original recusal request. A written ruling will follow. Criminal proceedings are scheduled for November 18. The recusal decision concerns the judge’s continued role; it is not a verdict on the underlying fatal-collision charges.
Source: Original report.
Image: Conceptual editorial illustration, not a documentary photograph of the reported people, place or event.
