Date set in Baton Rouge corruption case recusal fight

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – A date has been set in Attorney General Liz Murrill’s fight to have Baton Rouge District Judge Gail Horne Ray recused from overseeing ongoing corruption cases involving East Baton Rouge Parish officials.

Judge Marilyn Castle ordered that arguments be brought before her on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Written arguments must be filed with the court by Aug. 11, according to a court order issued Tuesday, June 22.

Judge Ray previously decided not to recuse herself at prosecutors’ request, before ultimately turning the decision over to another judge…

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