
    
      Statement Regarding Decision on Motion for Disqualification Entered July 29, 2016:
    
    People v Richardson,
    No. 153970; Court of Appeals No. 314245.
   Viviano, J.

On July 21, 2016, defendant filed a motion to disqualify me from this case. Having presided over defendant’s trial, I would have recused myself from the case, regardless of defendant’s motion. Therefore, I would grant defendant’s motion.  