Pa. man seeks bond before double murder retrial Houston Chronicle Earlier this month, Lenihan ruled that Munchinski deserves a new trial in the Fayette County killings because she found prosecutors withheld evidence that resulted in Munchinski's 1986 conviction, which the judge called "unworthy of confidence. … and more »

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Bradley seeks to remain on Morton case; hearing pending Austin American-Statesman (blog) There is no embarrassment in receiving new evidence after a fairly tried case has resulted in the conviction of an individual,” said the brief by Kristen Jernigan, an assistant district attorney who handles appeals and requests for post-conviction DNA … and more »

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Former Franklin County man asks to withdraw murder plea; seeks trial Chambersburg Public Opinion According to online court records, North filed the request in September 2010 under the Post Conviction Relief Act. Monfredo was subsequently assigned to the case. Several hearings on the matter were scheduled and rescheduled until one was finally …

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Jail inmate seeks release to get abortion KATU Her bail was set at $65000, requiring a $6500 payment for release. Burkholder's lawyer said his client doesn't have the money to post bail. Instead, he said Burkholder requested a medical furlough to get the procedure. Attorney Abraham Hanson said … and more »

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Simon Seeks Stay of Execution WTOK In 1999, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that counties must pay for attorneys in post-conviction appeals. Mostly rural and property-poor Quitman County, in the Mississippi Delta, spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on appeals by Simon and Carr. … and more »

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Seattle Seeks New Strategy For Youth Crime KUOW NPR This corner has a history as a hot–spot for crime, drugs and violence among adults — and among young people. That's why Seattle Police (SPD) picked this intersection for a possible new approach to youth crime. Captain Jim Dermody is SPD's precinct …

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Drug dealer seeks early release Pacific Daily News If that conviction is tossed out, he should have been released three years ago, Ascura argues. Ascura cites a decision in an unrelated drug case, which he says sets precedent, that the transfer of drugs from California to Guam didn't constitute … and more »

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Mobster seeks release on bail Providence Journal His conviction was later overturned because a key witness suffered from Alzheimer's disease. Smith noted a history of flight by purported organized crime figures such as Whitey Bulger and an accused mob hit man recently discovered living as a farmer in … and more »

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Convicted Smock woman seeks less time Connellsville Daily Courier Dianne Zerega, a Uniontown attorney who represented Modispaw yesterday during a Post Conviction Relief Act hearing, said Modispaw fears she won't be granted parole for at least 20 years. "When she got to jail, she found out the Department of … and more »

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ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – Bondsman Henry Webb is seeking repayment of $25,000 after police shot a fugitive he had tracked. Webb had been searching for Hydra Lacy Jr. after Lacy failed to appear in court. Webb allegedly spent $25,000 to find the suspect. However, before he could apprehend him, Lacy … View full post on Collateral Magazine