Outside Judge to Hear Arguments on Recusal of Judge in Crocker Case

Attorneys from both the defense and the state will make arguments Thursday on whether or not the judge in the Crocker case should be recused. The issue stems from Superior Court Judge Gates Peed’s assignment to both a civil matter and a criminal case for Elwyn Crocker Sr. Crocker is facing the death penalty for the death of two of his biological children, among other things. Motion for Recusal of Judge In December, attorneys for Elwyn Crocker filed motions to have Judge F. Gates Peed recused from the case. Citing federal and state constitutions as well as Georgia law and … Continue reading Outside Judge to Hear Arguments on Recusal of Judge in Crocker Case