Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel is expected to rule on Friday on whether she should recuse herself from the gun and drug case involving Hezekiah Parker Jr..
Parker’s attorney, Sherfield Bowen, has argued that a reasonable perception of bias could arise if the chief magistrate continues to preside over the matter, after she reviewed the facts while issuing a sentencing indication last week.
Parker has maintained a not guilty plea and remains on remand at His Majesty’s Prison.
The charges stem from a police operation carried out on Jan. 10 at Parker’s residence in Cedar Valley Heights, where officers allege they seized a pistol and ammunition, cannabis, and cash.
