Alabama judge recused from Charles Bediako's eligibility case

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The judge in Alabama center Charles Bediako's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA has recused himself from the case.

Tuscaloosa Circuit Court Judge James Roberts filed the order Wednesday, according to court documents. AL.com first reported Roberts' recusal.

The case was reassigned to Judge Daniel Pruet, an Alabama graduate who is overseeing the murder case involving former Crimson Tide player Darius Miles.

The NCAA filed a motion for recusal Tuesday, noting Roberts' donations to the university as well as public perception that his relationship with Alabama athletics could alter his…