"We are demanding that the Judiciary halts Judge Baguma from this case. A judge accused of bias cannot lawfully continue presiding over a case where the accused formally question his impartiality," Bayiga said.
Cheptegei set a personal best of 58:26 to finish third in a close race. Andreas Almgren of Sweden won gold in 58:06, setting a new European record. Nicholas Kipkorir from Kenya took silver in 58:11.
According to Catholic Church teachings, a person who has committed adultery cannot receive Holy Communion until they have repented and no longer have an adulterous relationship. The church considered adultery to be one of the most serious sins.