Opinion ID: 861927
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Text: ¶52. The contempt proceedings against Terry, McIlwain, and Evans should not have been heard by Judge Bogen because he was instrumental in bringing the constructive contempt charges against the three, and because of the discussion of his need to recuse himself. The failure of Judge Bogen to invoke the rule was not reversible error because the appellants did not show how they were prejudiced by his failing to do so. Evans was improperly charged with contempt because she did not fall under the contempt power of the court as a detached third party. Additionally, Evans was denied her right to counsel because Judge Bogen proceeded without informing her of her right to seek the advice of an attorney and the ramifications if she did not seek one. ¶53. REVERSED AND RENDERED AS TO ALL APPELLANTS. PRATHER, C.J., SULLIVAN AND PITTMAN, P.JJ., BANKS, McRAE, SMITH, MILLS AND WALLER, JJ., CONCUR. 1. McIlwain was being held in contempt for violation of Rule 4.01 of the Uniform Criminal Rules of Circuit Court Practice, which provides: The defense counsel, prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement officials, clerks, deputy clerks, and other officers of the court, shall not release nor authorize release of any statement for dissemination by any means of public communication any matter concerning: