McClain County Judge Recuses Himself From Drunken Driving Case

The judge in the Jordan Powell case has recused himself. Powell is accused of killing five people in a drunk driving accident a year and a half ago.

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The McClain County Assistant District Attorney on the case says after the most recent hearing it came to their attention that there may be a conflict of interest in the case and asked the judge to recuse himself. Judge Greg Dixon agreed.

The assistant DA says he can't comment on why they asked the judge to step down from the case but family members say the judge served on a committee with Powell's father.

You'll remember a plea and sentencing was rescheduled earlier this month because the judge said he had a previous appointment.

4/26/2012 Related Story: McClain County Judge Reschedules Drunken Driving Sentencing