Judge Clay Mckisson
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Appeals court finds no requirement for different judge to handle attorney-client conflict hearings
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Colorado’s second-highest court rejected a defendant’s argument on Thursday that a judge improperly heard about a potential conflict between himself and his lawyer right before sentencing, and the man’s reaction could have “tainted” the sentencing decision. In September 2023, Anthony Palermo pleaded guilty in Huerfano County to harassment and assault. Before his sentencing hearing, Palermo…