Watchdog Urges Judge's Recusal in Activision Case Due to Microsoft Connection

An industry watchdog group, The Revolving Door Project, is calling for the recusal of U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley, who is overseeing the case regarding Microsoft's $68.7 billion bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, due to a conflict of interest. The group argues that Corley's son's employment at Microsoft, even outside the gaming division, violates rules on avoiding impropriety and the appearance of impropriety. They claim that this proximity to the company could influence the judge's objectivity and undermine public trust in the court. The judge's decision on whether to temporarily halt the merger is expected to have significant implications for the deal's outcome.