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I agree, but as I said, it depends heavily on the judge that decides if that was indeed a factor. If logic had been actively used, this whole process would have never started and even after it did, it would have ended by now.See, them being aware of this prior to ruling actually shouldn't have any barring on the case. In truth, the judge should have recused herself immediately as she fully well knew of the conflict of interest. As a matter a fact, there should be an investigation into her actions here.
That said, some judges will specifically say if the defense was aware of it and said nothing, it was not important to them or they purposely wanted to have two shots at a ruling by waiting to see if the judge ruled in their favor.
Personally, I think the fact she put a lot of weight on the CBA, and that was what her husband was a part of, it has at least created the potential questioning of fairness to the defense.