"The NCAA filed a motion for recusal Tuesday, noting Roberts' donations to the university as well as public perception that his relationship with Alabama athletics could alter his judgment in the case. Roberts was listed as a donor on the Crimson Tide Foundation's website. "Courts in Alabama and beyond have widely recognized that a mere appearance of partiality is sufficient to require the recusal of a trial judge," the NCAA wrote."
""This appearance can be compounded by widespread media and public scrutiny questioning the trial court's impartiality. Despite the NCAA's confidence that the Court can disregard his connections to the University of Alabama and its athletics programs, recusal is still necessary to protect these proceedings from an appearance of impropriety." Bediako's attorneys did not oppose the motion. Bediako is suing the NCAA in an attempt to regain college eligibility despite leaving school and entering the 2023 NBA draft."
Judge James Roberts recused himself from Charles Bediako's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA and the case was reassigned to Judge Daniel Pruet. The NCAA filed a motion citing Roberts' donations to the University of Alabama and public perception that his relationship with Alabama athletics could affect his judgment; Roberts was listed as a donor on the Crimson Tide Foundation's website. The NCAA argued that an appearance of partiality requires recusal, especially given media scrutiny. Bediako's attorneys did not oppose recusal. Roberts had previously granted a temporary restraining order allowing Bediako to play for Alabama pending an injunction hearing. The NCAA and several coaches have opposed Bediako's return.
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