Judgments reversed, on the law, and new trial ordered before a Judge other than the Judge who presided at the first trial.
We find that the interference of the Trial Judge during the course of the trial whereat he assumed a prosecutorial role seriously prejudiced defendants' right to a fair trial so that their convictions must be reversed and a new trial ordered. We recognize that it is the duty of a Trial Judge to actively examine witnesses to clarify the issues...
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