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May 8, 2026

Judge recuses Santa Clara DA from Stanford protest retrial

Attorney general to take over prosecution of Stanford protest defendants.

A Santa Clara County judge granted the defense's request to recuse the district attorney's office from the retrial of Stanford students accused of vandalizing school property during a pro-Palestinian protest in 2024, defense attorney Anthony J. Brass confirmed to the Daily Journal.

The defense moved for Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeffrey F. Rosen's recusal arguing he wasn't suited to try the case after comments he made saying the case was about antisemiti...

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