TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – Darius Miles’ attorneys are requesting Judge Daniel Pruet to step down, arguing “reasonable person might question if he hold bias” in the case.

The recusal motion was filed Thursday. A trial for the former University of Alabama basketball player is tentatively set for Dec. 1, with jury selection beginning in November.

However, the defense wants a new judge to provide over the case. A recusal motion hearing was held Friday morning in Judge Pruet’s courtroom.

“The court is implying I’m petty or did this out of retaliation,” Miles’ lead counsel, Mary Turner told the court.

Pruet responded, “I don’ t think you’re petty,” the judge also disagreed with the notion he holds any bias.

“Judge Pruet has demonstrated behavior that would lead a person of ordinary prudence

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