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Jesse Matthew, Jr. wants new judge to preside over Hannah Graham trial

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ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Jesse Matthew, Jr. wants a new judge presiding over the Hannah Graham trial.

Matthew’s attorney filed a motion on Tuesday to recuse Judge Cheryl Higgins on grounds that her daughter attends the University of Virginia, where Graham was a student.

Click here to see the document for the motion.

Judge Higgins says her daughter did attend a memorial service for Graham, but she didn’t know if she knew Hannah.

Matthew is charged with capital murder in connection to Graham’s death.

A hearing is scheduled for June 25 in Albemarle County. A trial date has not been set.

As always, stay with 8News for the latest continuing coverage of this developing story.



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