A judge who called for the removal of a foster child from her lesbian foster parents has officially removed himself from the case following growing criticism and calls for an investigation of the judge’s practices as well as his impeachment.
Last Tuesday, Judge Scott Johansen ordered a 9-month-old baby girl be removed from her foster parents in Utah. By Friday, following mounting criticism, he reversed the order, but a hearing on Dec. 4 remains scheduled to determine what it is in the best interest of the child.
On Monday afternoon, the judge removed himself from the case. Judge Mary Manley will now preside over the case.
