Supreme Court ends Charleston church shooter’s bid to disqualify trial judge
Summary
The Supreme Court refused to review a request by the Charleston church shooter to remove his trial judge, Richard Gergel. This means the judge will continue overseeing the death penalty trial, as an appeals court had already ruled there was no reason to remove him.Key Facts
- The case involves the man who carried out the Charleston church massacre.
- The shooter asked to disqualify U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel from the trial.
- The reason was a claim that Judge Gergel was not impartial.
- The appeals court previously decided the judge should remain on the case.
- The Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal, leaving the lower court’s decision in place.
- The trial involves the death penalty process.
- This decision means the trial will proceed under Judge Gergel’s supervision.
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