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recusal

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A quick definition of recusal:

Recusal: When a judge or prosecutor steps down from a case because they have a conflict of interest. This usually happens when they have worked with or have business ties with someone involved in the case. For example, if a judge used to work for someone who is being investigated, they might recuse themselves from the case.

A more thorough explanation:

Recusal is when a judge or prosecutor removes themselves from a case because of a conflict of interest. This means they have a personal or professional connection to someone involved in the case that could affect their ability to be impartial.

For example, if a judge used to work for a law firm that is representing one of the parties in a case, they would need to recuse themselves. Similarly, if a prosecutor has a close relationship with someone who is being investigated, they would need to recuse themselves.

One example of recusal happened in 1990 when U.S. Attorney General Richard Thornburgh removed himself from a drug investigation involving public officials. One of his former aides was a subject of the investigation, so he had a conflict of interest.

Another example occurred in 2008 when U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey recused himself from an investigation into the Alavi Foundation's ties to Iran. He had previously represented them in court when he was a private lawyer, so he had a conflict of interest.

These examples show that recusal is important to ensure that judges and prosecutors are fair and impartial in their decisions. It helps to prevent any bias or conflicts of interest from affecting the outcome of a case.

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11:28
@glovediedthisishismom: just bite your lip,. gives good brain feel when peelin the dry skin
babycat
11:28
yeah it’s insane how much better hip flexor stretches can make you feel sometimes
11:28
Probably the most important long term mobility thing you can do
1a2b3c4d26z
11:28
Pigeon stretch GOAT
1a2b3c4d26z
11:29
Stretching was probably the biggest factor in becoming elite in my sport tbh
1a2b3c4d26z
11:29
well mobility in general
m10
11:29
Nah you wanna be wound up tight like a clock. All your parts working in synchronization, never missing a second.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:30
When I get home I think I will pull up a youtube yoga video and lay out the mat by the fireplace now, feeling guilty I haven't been stretching properly
1a2b3c4d26z
11:30
tighter you are, more potential energy you have. Your body is a spring. It's just physics
m10
11:30
Exactly.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:30
yoga classes stress me out
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
11:31
W&L put their scholarship info on the portal for those who were admitted 11/12
m10
11:31
Gotta always be ready to release that energy. Like if I am in a fight at the bar, I just gotta bust out a couple punches. No stretching.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:31
the instructor will be like "forget all of the things that youre stressing about" which reminds me of all of the things im stressing about
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:32
I am too competitive to do yoga classes with other people. Try to stretch better or further then hurt myself lmao I am beyond competitive in anything physical.
babycat
11:32
if you guys all pay me to be your lsat tutor I can afford to do Pilates classes
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:32
hot yoga was fun
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:32
i loved barre and pilates when i did them together
m10
11:33
Here's an article from Testosterone nation for all you men out there on why stretching is bullshit. https://archive.t-nation.com/training/stretching-is-b-s/
snow
11:36
M so close to crashing out
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:36
@babycat: If the person I am mentoring decides to listen to my advice instead of just discussing my advice I will pay you to tutor her. You seem like a smart, good and well put together person that she can probably learn well from.
babycat
11:37
Aw that’s so sweet Bulbasaur <3
11:39
@m10: stretching absolutely helps with tight tendons lol
11:39
now kiss
m10
11:40
@EvolBunny: Indeed! I am just riffing. Practicing for when I get into Chicago and do standup there on the weekends and get mad pussy.
11:40
You only do cardio on the weekends ;)
babycat
11:40
@m10: I have a friend that does this but he doesn’t get mad pussy
m10
11:40
I'll work that in! Sounds like a good way to segway.
m10
11:41
@babycat: yeah, well unlike 99.99% of people who do standup I will.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:41
To do stand up comedy you have to have fat balls, that is awesome
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