A judge has removed Santa Clara County's District Attorney from the Stanford protest case due to campaign statements that compromised the appearance of justice. - The ruling is rare and raises questions about prosecutorial impartiality.
- The case involves protests at Stanford University. - The DA's campaign messaging was cited as creating bias.
- The prosecution has been transferred to another agency to ensure a fair trial. This decision underscores the tension between political campaigning and the impartial administration of justice.