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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Schneider

Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis

Orlando Sentinel

A federal judge set to preside over Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has recused himself from the case, citing a relative who owns stocks in the company, according to an order filed on 2 June.

US District Judge Mark E Walker, who was appointed to the federal judiciary by Barack Obama, responded to a motion from Mr DeSantis’s legal team seeking his removal from the case.

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