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Avery’s paths to appeal narrow, expert says
A decade after Making a Murderer, Steven Avery plans a federal habeas corpus petition as his attorney explores new DNA testing and appeal options.
Wisconsin Supreme Court denies Avery appeal
Steven Avery's latest appeal in the Teresa Halbach murder case has been denied by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, ending his fourth post-conviction attempt.
Supreme Court dismisses Avery letter
The Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissed a letter written by Steve Avery from its court record.
Avery files petition with Supreme Court
Steven Avery is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review the denial of his latest appeal.
Court upholds ruling against former Dassey attorney
A Wisconsin appeals court on Wednesday upheld a ruling that the former attorney for a man whose story was documented in the 2015 Netflix series "Making a Murderer" violated a harassment restraining order against him.
Evers rejects Dassey’s pardon bid (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Friday he will not consider a pardon request from a man convicted of rape and murder when he was a teenager whose story was documented in the 2015 Netflix series "Making a Murderer."
250 sign letter supporting Dassey’s petition for clemency
Nearly 250 people sent an open letter to Gov. Tony Evers in support of Brendan Dassey's petition for executive clemency.
Justices bar judge from bench for 3 years for harassment
The state Supreme Court has barred a former Fox Crossing municipal judge from serving on the bench for three years after his clerk accused him of harassment.
Steven Avery lawyers help start non-profit to reform use of forensic science
A University of Wisconsin Law School professor and Steven Avery’s former lawyers have begun a non-profit foundation dedicated to reforming how forensic science is used in the criminal-justice system.
Supreme Court reschedules ‘Making a Murderer’ conference
The U.S. Supreme Court has rescheduled a conference where it was to consider whether it should review the conviction of an inmate featured in the "Making a Murderer" documentary series.
State: High court shouldn’t review ‘Making a Murderer’ case
Wisconsin Department of Justice attorneys are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a request to review the conviction of an inmate featured in the "Making a Murderer" documentary series.
Former prosecutor says Avery documentary unfair
The prosecutor who put Steven Avery in prison for killing a young photographer says a Netflix documentary chronicling the case is slanted toward the defense.
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