Special prosecutor is sought in case of Hamilton County judge charged in meth bust

A special judge and prosecutor have been asked to handle the criminal case of a Hamilton County magistrate facing felony possession of methamphetamine charges after a police sting operation.

William Greenaway, 50, was charged Monday with meth possession, resisting law enforcement and obstructing justice, all felonies, following a bust last week in which the jurist allegedly swallowed the evidence and had to be hospitalized.

His arrest jeopardizes his judicial career, forces the court to juggle his caseload and raises eyebrows over drug cases the judge himself may have presided over.

Deputy Prosecutor Andre Mishka said his office has asked that a special prosecutor and judge handle the prosecution of Greenaway to avoid the appearance of conflict of interest.

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