From the article you posted:
“The case, according to the administrative plan, should go to the Honorable Holly Meyer.
Meyer has experience as a former prosecutor and counsel for the Department of Human Services. She first sat on the bench filling a vacancy by appointment of Gov. Asa Hutchinson and then was elected to her current seat.”
Judge Meyer sounds promising.
At least she was 1st appointed by a pubbie.
But no this article gives no info as to why he recused.
Maybe he has ties to the Clintoon’s and doesn’t want it outed.