Judge Recuses Himself in Rivera Case | Pittsburgh News

A judge in Butler County has stepped aside from a high-profile case involving Joshua Rivera, accused of killing 15-year-old Aiden Lutz in October 2023. The recusal comes just before a key hearing where the defense seeks to remove the DA’s office — a move now on hold until a new judge is assigned. With delays stretching over time and legal arguments over speedy trial rights, the case remains stalled, leaving families and the community waiting for justice to move forward. 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/cf29de4eb87c29a1