Overview
- The Fox News report showed gravestone-style lawn signs with messages such as “Here lies the Constitution,” “RIP Due Process,” and “RIP Climate Science.”
- Former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould said the display suggests bias and questioned Peter Killough’s participation in the pending climate-liability case.
- Maryland Judiciary spokesperson Nick Cavey said the signs belong to Justice Killough’s wife, and Killough offered no further comment.
- Briefing and oral argument in Mayor & City Council of Baltimore v. BP concluded on Oct. 6, leaving the decision under consideration by the Maryland Supreme Court.
- Critics say recusal at this stage would be difficult to remedy, noting the proceedings are complete and a ruling is expected from the seven-member court.