Eric Stearns' attorney tries 3rd time to disqualify judge

ST. HELENS, Ore. (KOIN) -- As the lawyer for a St. Helens High School teacher accused of sexual abuse tried to get the judge removed from the case, the judge in a Columbia County courtroom ruled Eric Stearns must remain behind bars indefinitely.

Stearns' attorney Jennifer Myrick -- who did not show up for a scheduled court appearance last Friday -- filed a third motion to disqualify the presiding judge. That caused Judge Nickolas Brajcich to set over the trial for a second time.

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