Randy Dean Keel v. State Alaska

On December 30, 1975, petitioner Randy Keel was indicated for the offense of burglary. Pursuant to AS 22.20.022 Keel filed a preemptory challenge to the superior court Judge originally assigned the case, and the matter was reassigned to Judge J. Justin Ripley. Thereafter, Keel moved to disqualify Judge Ripley for cause, citing AS 22.20.020(a)(5). The motion to disqualify for cause was heard by Judge Eben Lewis, who issued an order denying the motion. Keel then petitioned this court to review Judge Lewis order. We then issued an order granting Keels petition for review and affirming the order of Judge Lewis.