Cork judge 'politely' refuses parents' request to recuse himself from teen's case

Judge James McNulty received a letter from the boy's parents asking him to recuse himself from dealing with the teenager's case, alleging bias. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

A judge has declined a request to recuse himself from dealing with the case of juvenile alleged to have breached his bail conditions including a claim that he told the injured party in the case: "You'll be followed home tonight, kiddo".

The teenager, who cannot be named, appeared before Bandon District Court on foot of an arrest warrant that had been executed at his home on Friday morning.