A judge in Philadelphia denied Meek Mill’s request to remove the current judge from his case on Wednesday (5/30) explaining he doesn’t have jurisdiction over the matter.
Common Pleas Court Judge Leon Tucker told Meek’s lawyers that only the state Supreme Court can decide the matter.
“We have a judge that wears the same robe that I wear, that has not recused herself and has not disqualified herself,” Tucker said. “I don’t have the jurisdiction to do that. It’s as simple as that.”
Meek’s lawyers maintain that the current judge – Judge Genece Brinkley – has been waging a vendetta against the Meek, including sending him to prison for the probation violations. She in turn has strongly defended her impartiality.
His lawyers said after the hearing they would file a motion with the state high court.
“Judge Tucker thoughtfully considered our application to reassign this case,” said one of Mills’ attorneys, Joe Tacopina. “While he ultimately ruled that he did not believe he had the authority to do so, we respectfully disagree and will immediately ask the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reassign the case.”
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