Conflict of Interest or Campaign Material | Louisville News

John Miller’s legal team is pushing for a new prosecutor in his high-profile conflict of interest case, arguing that special prosecutor Ric Hertel created a conflict by compiling a YouTube video showcasing his past cases—including Miller’s—into what they claim is campaign material. Hertel insists the video was part of a job application for U.S. Attorney and was purely professional, not political. Miller, the last defendant in the sprawling Noel investigation, faces felony charges for accepting gifts and voting to fund Noel’s company. His defense has repeatedly sought a new judge, citing perceived bias, including Hertel’s role in the case and a recent auction incident. The court is now weighing whether Hertel’s involvement undermines the case’s fairness, as the defense insists true justice requires a prosecutor free from outside influence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44ab62d0f3c90f9f