Update on the Cherish Lewis Case
On March 30th, Cherish Lewis was ordered to appear in front of Judge Frederick Crow and to produce her daughter for a status/pre-trial conference. Stephen Rice had requested to be excused from appearing in court and his request was granted by the judge. On the other hand, the judge denied Cherish’s request to be excused as well. Judge Crow denied Cherish’s motion for Judge Crow to recuse himself. Judge Crow did, however, order Stephen Rice’s juvenile and military records be released to Cherish’s counsel. Although there was no notice to be heard, Judge Crow found that Stephen Rice had temporary custody of the child, despite arguments from Cherish Lewis’ counsel that such an order did not exist.
Cherish Lewis’ counsel strenuously objected to Judge Crows’ determination, arguing for the necessity of a hearing because there was new evidence regarding the allegations against Stephen Rice of sexual abuse. Judge Crow ordered that the child be turned over to Stephen Rice immediately and indefinitely. The child was released to Regina Kelley, Stephen Rice’s mother, for a week until further arrangements could be made. Cherish’s counsel had to intervene to even allow her to say goodbye to the child.
After the Fourth District of Courts reversed Judge Crow for the second time for abuse of discretion (noting considerable bias against Cherish Lewis) her attorneys filed a second Affidavit of Disqualification with the Supreme Court of Ohio. Cherish Lewis’ attorneys have also filed briefs regarding the temporary custody issue and whether the Court of Appeals decision to remand demands a full rehearing. Stay tuned for more updates.
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