Narrative Opinion Summary
The court has granted a motion filed by the Defendant on November 18, 2016, seeking to withdraw and substitute counsel. The motion was approved during a court conference on November 22, 2016. Judge Ervin has recused himself from the case. The attorneys involved include Ms. Sinead Noelle O'Doherty, Mr. Matthew F. Tilley, Mr. Julian H. Wright, Jr. representing Kassahun, Tassew; Mr. Forrest A. Norman, Mr. John T. Holden, Mr. Joseph L. Nelson, and Mr. Christopher M. Vann representing Azige, Animaw, et al.; and Ms. N. Renee Hughes, Mr. Earl N. Trey' Mayfield, III, and Ms. Natalie Potter representing Gashareba, Tesfa.
Legal Issues Addressed
Judicial Recusalsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Judge Ervin recused himself from the case, underscoring the legal standards and considerations for a judge to step aside from presiding over a matter.
Reasoning: Judge Ervin has recused himself from the case.
Withdrawal and Substitution of Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court approved the Defendant's motion to withdraw and substitute counsel, indicating the court's discretion in granting such motions.
Reasoning: The court has granted a motion filed by the Defendant on November 18, 2016, seeking to withdraw and substitute counsel.