United States of America v. Brown

Filing 3

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Chief Judge Steven J. McAuliffe recused - threats. Signed by Chief Judge Steven J. McAuliffe. (amm)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE United States of America v. Elaine A. Brown ORDER OF RECUSAL Case No. 09-cv-300-SM

While this case does not involve allegations of threats made against me (which would unquestionably warrant recusal), given earlier public statements attributed to the defendant of a threatening character, and directed at me, I conclude that a reasonable person fully informed of the pertinent facts might understandably question my ability to remain impartial were I to preside. While I have no doubt about my own ability to be

impartial, I think the public interest is better served by my recusal and reassignment of this case to a different judge to avoid the risk of even an appearance of partiality. The Clerk shall reassign the matter to a different judge.

SO ORDERED.

____________________________ Steven J. McAuliffe Chief Judge September 4, 2009 cc: Julie C. Avetta, Esq.