Superior Court of Pennsylvania March 15, 2002 (Commonwealth v. Druce)

BECK, J.:

¶ 1 In this case we decide whether a sentencing judge’s comments to the press were sufficient to constitute an appearance of impropriety and so warrant the judge’s recusal from the matter. In addition, we consider whether the sentencing court abused its discretion in fashioning appellant’s punishment.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶ 2 Appellant is Thomas W.