Judge denies request that she remove herself from Muskrat Falls legal challenge

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The judge hearing a constitutional challenge of the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project has refused to remove herself from the case.

Brad Cabana, a Newfoundland man who is representing himself, had asked provincial Supreme Court Judge Gillian Butler to step aside.

Cabana raised concerns that Butler is married to a senior partner with a St. John’s law firm that is representing former premier Danny Williams.

Cabana is embroiled in a defamation lawsuit and countersuit with Williams.

Butler has ruled that Cabana failed to establish that informed and reasonable people would conclude that she is biased and should step aside.

Cabana could not be immediately reached on whether he’ll appeal Butler’s decision.

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