In re Disqualification of Nadel

Citations

• 1997 Ohio 20
• 81 Ohio St. 3d 1216

Syllabus

Judges—Affidavit of disqualification—Disqualification from post-conviction relief proceedings not warranted by judge's comments at sentencing phase of capital murder trial that he could not forgive the petitioner for his conduct and that he recognized the right of victim's families to be heard during criminal proceedings—Section 10a, Article I, Ohio Constitution and R.C. Chapter 2930—Sentences imposed by judges are reflections of their personal beliefs as to the propriety of the punishments imposed.