Judge recuses himself in Nutting case

Ray Nutting

Today’s arraignment of El Dorado County Supervisor Ray Nutting was postponed until Thursday.

El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Daniel B. Proud on June 10 recused himself from the case. It is now being turned over to Judge Curt Stracener.

However, it is possible Stracener, too, will recuse himself. Stracener and Nutting have used the same campaign consultant.

Nutting faces perjury and other charges related to obtaining state grants to clear brush from his property.

The criminal grand jury indictment is sealed until at least June 13.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report