Remove Sherry Stephens from the Jodi Arias Penalty Phase

During the Jodi Arias trial, Judge Sherry Stephens had no control of the case -- inside or outside of the courtroom. Judge Sherry Stephens has made a mockery of due process and our entire judicial system. The impetus to the circus atmosphere surrounding the case was Judge Stephens and her refusal to sequester the jury, against the State of Arizona's own recommendations, as affirmed by County Attorney Bill Montgomery. The result was a jury subjected to trial-by-media.

Additionally, Judge Sherry Stephens refused to admit exculpatory evidence into trial and allowed the State of Arizona's speculation to be admitted into evidence. Furthermore, Judge Sherry Stephens refused to admonish prosecutor Juan Martinez for his numerous violations -- in and out of the courtroom -- violations that should have resulted in a charge of prosecutorial misconduct as well has his removal from this trial.

For these reasons and more, we feel that Judge Sherry Stephens is unqualified to handle this case, is heavily biased and not impartial, and we respectfully request the dismissal of Sherry Stephens from the Jodi Arias penalty phase proceedings. We request a new judge who is impartial, per our 6th amendment guarantee, as a new jury will be selected for the penalty phase. A new judge will also refuse to allow prosecutor Juan Martinez to utilize his antics that have been approved by Judge Sherry Stephens, and, as result, tainted the court of public opinion, the media, and, most importantly, the jury.

We would like to see action taken on this immediately by the appropriate authority or authorities. Thank you for your consideration, and thank you for considering our constitutional rights that must be preserved.