Recusal Roulette: Texts, Judges & the Bench Trial Twist

Attorney Franz Borghardt joins the show for Legally Served to dive into a fiery recusal controversy surrounding Judge Gail Horne Ray in the high-profile Madison Brooks case. With text messages, past rulings, and personal connections swirling, the DA’s motion to recuse raises thorny questions about fairness, timing, and judicial integrity. Franz breaks down Louisiana’s bench trial rules, the dangers of digital communication, and whether recusal based on perception—not action—is legally sound. Is this the start of judge-shopping via text? Buckle up as we tee up a debate that’s headed straight for the Supreme Court.