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Judge Elizabeth Donnelly
- Judge Elizabeth Donnelly: [to Novak] Are you asking me to recuse myself?
- Casey Novak: I'm sorry, but your public position on abortion rights, your work for Naral, make it impossible for you to appear impartial.
- Judge Elizabeth Donnelly: I'm against detention without trial at Guantanamo, I can still try terrorism cases.
- Casey Novak: Your presence will also politicize the case. It's gonna provide fuel for the pro-life lobby.
- Judge Elizabeth Donnelly: My absence will provide fuel for the pro-choice lobby, which still exists, Casey, even if you've deserted it.
- Casey Novak: It's my job to prosecute this case, regardless of my views.
- Judge Elizabeth Donnelly: And it's my job to try it. I see no reason at all why I should accede to your request, so tell your boss to go screw himself.
- Casey Novak: Elizabeth, if I have to make this request official, you know I'll win. Please don't make me do that.
- Judge Elizabeth Donnelly: Are you threatening me?
- Casey Novak: No. I'm asking you as a friend.
- Judge Elizabeth Donnelly: Branch really got to you, didn't he? All right. I'll recuse myself. Playing politics with the law, Casey. You're heading down a slippery slope.
