Nelson County Court judge will not be removed from murder of Crystal Rogers trial
In October, Brooks Houck's legal defense requested Simms' removal, alleging he was biased against Houck.
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In October, Brooks Houck's legal defense requested Simms' removal, alleging he was biased against Houck.
Attorneys for defendant Brooks Houck had asked the Kentucky Supreme Court to disqualify the judge from the case.
His attorneys say the judge has shown “an appearance of lack of impartiality and antagonism towards Mr. Houck.”
Brooks Houck's defense claims Judge Simms made disparaging comments about him in an unrelated court proceeding, compromising his impartiality.
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