'The time is now:' Brendan Dassey's lawyers petition US Supreme Court to hear case
MANITOWOC COUNTY -- Brendan Dassey's attorneys want to take their case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.Dassey and his uncle, Steven Avery, were convicted in the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach in Manitowoc County.On Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to FOX6's partners WLUK, Dassey's lawyers announced they've filed a document called a "petition for a writ of certiorari," asking the Supreme Court to hear the case.
Judge formalizes overturning of Brendan Dassey's appeal; clears way for SCOTUS
MILWAUKEE -- As ordered to do so by a federal appeals court panel, a federal judge on Tuesday, January 9th dismissed Brendan Dassey’s appeal, according to our news partners at FOX11Online.com.The required procedural move by the judge clears the way for Dassey to appeal his conviction for the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Federal Court of Appeals: 'Making a Murderer' defendant's confession stands
CHICAGO — A federal appeals court has overturned a ruling that could have freed a Wisconsin inmate featured in the "Making a Murderer" series from prison.The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that police properly obtained Brendan Dassey's confession and he should remain behind bars.
'Making a Murderer' defendant Steven Avery denied new trial, again
MANITOWOC – A Wisconsin man convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in a case featured on the Netflix series "Making A Murderer" has once again been denied a new trial.Steven Avery's request was rejected Tuesday by Sheboygan County Circuit Judge Angela Sutkiewicz.
Avery attorney wants judge to reconsider denial of new trial
MANITOWOC, Wis. — An attorney for a Wisconsin man convicted of homicide in a case featured on the Netflix series "Making A Murderer" is again asking a judge to reconsider a prior ruling rejecting a request for a new trial.Attorney Kathleen Zellner filed a 113-page document Thursday on behalf of Steven Avery in Manitowoc County.
Steven Avery’s attorney files 54-page motion for court to reconsider new trial
MADISON -- Attorneys for a Wisconsin man convicted of homicide in a case featured on the Netflix series "Making A Murderer" are asking a circuit court to reconsider a prior ruling rejecting a request for a new trial.The motion for reconsideration filed on behalf of Steven Avery in Manitowoc County Monday says the latest request is based on new evidence and legal errors.A judge earlier this month rejected Avery's request for a new trial, saying his attorneys failed to establish any grounds to warrant a new trial.
'Making a Murderer' defendant Steven Avery asks to vacate order
MADISON — A Wisconsin man convicted in a homicide featured on the "Making a Murderer" documentary has asked a judge to toss out her ruling that he doesn't deserve a new trial.Sheboygan County Circuit Judge Angela Sutkiewicz rejected Steven Avery's request for a new trial on Tuesday, saying he had failed to establish any grounds to warrant a new proceeding.Avery's attorney Kathleen Zellner filed a motion with Sutkiewicz on Friday seeking to vacate the ruling, arguing her analysis of the evidence hasn't been completed.Avery was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in the 2005 death of Teresa Halbach, a 25-year-old photographer.Avery maintains police framed him.
Judge denies Steven Avery's motions for new trial in death of Teresa Halbach
MANITOWOC COUNTY -- A judge has denied Steven Avery’s motions for a new trial, WLUK is reporting.Avery is serving a life prison term for the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach.Sheboygan County Judge Angela Sutkiewicz’s six-page decision dismissed several claims.“In light of the discussion of the evidence above and the conclusion with relation to the ability to appeal and venue for an appeal, the defendant has failed to establish any grounds that would trigger the right to a new trial in the interests of justice.
State appeals court dismisses proceedings in Avery case
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- The state appeals court has dismissed its proceedings in the Steven Avery case, so that his attorney can focus on post-conviction motions filed in Sheboygan County.Avery and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, are serving life sentences for the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach.Earlier this year, Avery's attorney filed for extensive testing of evidence in the case.
"Proof of Guilt Challenge:" Steven Avery's attorney offers $10K to anyone who can prove his guilt
MANITOWOC -- The attorney for Steven Avery, the man serving life in prison in connection with the murder of Teresa Halbach in a case featured in the hit Netflix docuseries "Making a Murderer" is challenging people to prove Avery IS the man who committed the crime.Kathleen Zellner, the attorney handling Avery's appeal, has issued a "Proof of Guilt Challenge."She's offering $10,000 to anyone who can fully answer all 100 questions listed in a questionnaire based upon credible evidence that establishes Avery's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.Zellner said on Twitter "We are so convinced you will fail that we will offer an award of $10,000."CLICK HERE to access the questionnaire.
State: Keep Brendan Dassey in prison while entire court reviews case
CHICAGO – The state of Wisconsin has asked the full Seventh Circuit of Appeals to keep Brendan Dassey in prison while it appeals a ruling overturning his conviction for the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach.Last week, federal judges in Chicago ruled 2-1 to uphold the decision vacating his conviction.
"Brendan won!" Appeals court affirms decision by judge to overturn Dassey's conviction
CHICAGO -- The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday, June 22nd affirmed a decision by a judge to overturn Brendan Dassey's conviction, according to Dassey's attorney.
Prosecutor, author calls Avery's attorney's naming of Halbach's ex as alternate suspect "ridiculous"
APPLETON — Prosecutors say there's no merit to a request for a new trial for a Wisconsin man who was the subject of the hit Netflix series "Making a Murderer," and a Manitowoc County prosecutor and author, who is not working the Steven Avery case, is weighing in on the naming of a new alternate suspect in his attorney's motion.Avery's attorney filed a nearly 1,300-page court document Wednesday, June 7th asking for a new trial, arguing Avery's conviction was based on planted evidence and false testimony.The Wisconsin Department of Justice later released a statement saying it was confident Avery's motion would be rejected.
Attorney for Steven Avery files post-conviction motion, seeks new trial
MANITOWOC -- The attorney for Steven Avery has filed a post-conviction motion in the case, as she works to set Avery free.
Will his confession stand? Appellate court takes Brendan Dassey case under advisement; no decision yet
CHICAGO — He was convicted with his uncle for the rape and murder of a young photographer in Manitowoc County.
Federal appeals court: Oral arguments set in Brendan Dassey's appeal
CHICAGO -- A federal appeals court has scheduled oral arguments for Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Brendan Dassey's case in connection with the murder of Teresa Halbach.Dassey and his uncle, Steven Avery, are serving a life prison terms for the 2005 murder of Halbach.Earlier this year, a federal judge tossed out Dassey's confession and the conviction.
In year of big stories, politics was the biggest
MILWAUKEE — Violence and arson on the north side of Milwaukee after the fatal shooting of a black man by police.
Brief filed in federal appeals court: Prosecutors argue Brendan Dassey's confession was voluntary
Prosecutors on Wednesday, December 21st filed a brief in federal appeals court arguing Brendan Dassey voluntarily and accurately confessed to the rape and murder of Teresa Halbach.The filing was part of a larger appeal of a ruling in August that overturned Dassey's conviction.In 2005, Dassey, then 16, confessed to authorities that he assisted his uncle, Steven Avery, in raping and killing photographer Teresa Halbach, whose charred remains were found on Avery family property in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.Judge William Duffin overturned Dassey's conviction in August, citing the manner in which the confession was attained.
Brendan Dassey's attorneys file new documents outlining why he should be released
Brendan Dassey's attorneys on Tuesday, December 6th filed new documents outlining why Dassey should be released from prison.Dassey was convicted in 2007 of helping his uncle Steven Avery kill Teresa halbach.A judge threw out that conviction -- saying Dassey was coerced into confessing.The state appealed that decision, and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the motion.The state has two weeks to respond to Tuesday's briefs from Dassey's attorneys.