Okay, so y’all know that Rick Perry is under indictment for extorting a public official.

Every time one of Perry’s lawyers files motions to dismiss this case on some technicality they get to talk to the hand of Lady Justice.  They’ve heard NO more times than an Aggie trying to date a UT sorority.

Well, it took them a while but it looks like the fix is in.  The latest judge in the case is one of Perry’s ex-lawyers.

Rick Perry may be somewhat familiar with one of the judges picked to hear an appeal in the criminal case against him.

That’s because Justice Bob Pemberton has worked for the former governor, representing him in court as his deputy general counsel. After that job, Perry appointed him to the Third Court of Appeals, which is now considering a request from Perry’s lawyers to dismiss the abuse-of-power charges against him.

Pemberton also clerked for Tom Phillips, the retired chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court who is now on Perry’s defense team. Pemberton’s website features a photo of him being sworn in by Phillips — “his friend, supporter, and former boss.”

Oh yeah, Pemberton has also donated $1,000 to Perry’s political funds.

The prosecution has asked that Pemberton recuse himself.  So far, all anybody has heard from him is cricket chirping.

Thanks to Craig for the heads up.