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The Texas Supreme Court is expected to decide a request from Willacy County District Attorney Juan Guerra some time this week.
Guerra is asking that a new judge preside over the hearing for his indictments against Vice President Dick Cheney and other politicians.
Cheney and the others are accused of profiting and covering the abuse of prisoners in Willacy County.
In court documents obtained by Action 4 News, Guerra is accusing State District Judge Manuel Banales of unfair and unequal treatment in his court.
Guerra asked the Texas Supreme Court to assign a new judge to preside over the hearings for the indictments.
Click here to download a copy of Guerra's affidavit.
