The next hearing in the case of alleged internet pervert Gary Reed Blankenship will take place in front of a new judge.
According to Newton County Circuit Court records, Judge Kevin Selby agreed to remove himself from the case on Thursday. It is not clear if this will affect the date for Blankenship's next hearing, which had been scheduled for May 26.
The former O'Sullivan Industries executive faces charges of possession of child pornography, promoting obscenity, and enticement of a child.