Calls for another Maynard recusal

From AP:

A Mingo County commissioner has joined the ranks of those asking state Supreme Court Chief Justice Elliott “Spike” Maynard to recuse himself from pending cases because of alleged conflicts of interest.

Commissioner Greg “Hootie” Smith cites a 2005 land deal in which Maynard sold a Williamson parcel to county Sheriff Lonnie Hannah for $40,000. Maynard was a circuit judge in that county before becoming a justice in 1996.

Hannah and county commissioner David Baisden are appealing a three-judge panel’s denial of their petition to remove Smith from office. The petition alleges improper conduct by Smith.

Smith also alleges that Hannah attended a Jan. 24 fundraiser for Maynard, who is seeking re-election, and contributed to his campaign.