Defense In Colorado Springs Death-penalty Trial Upbraids Judge, Who Responds In Kind

A death penalty trial that began with the defendant hurling a laptop at a judge is nearing an end amid complaints by his defense team that he hasn't received a fair hearing. In court Tuesday, Glen Law Galloway's attorneys said 4th Judicial District Judge Gregory Werner revealed a "bias" against their client through a series of adverse rulings this week, including one barring them from arguing self-defense during closing remarks. Accusing Werner of undermining their case and "severely damaging" Galloway's right to a fair trial, public defender Kristin Nelson asked the judge to recuse himself - a request Werner batted down while responding with accusations of his own. Read more on Colorado Springs Gazette

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