Litigation
Jan. 12, 2012
New trial denied despite recantation
A Superior Court judge on Tuesday denied a convicted killer's request for a new trial, despite the fact a key witness recanted her testimony.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
VAN NUYS - A Superior Court judge on Tuesday denied a convicted killer's request for a new trial, despite the fact a key witness recanted her testimony.
Judge Gregory A. Dohi of Los Angeles County expressed reservations about the state's case but found the defense's narrative lacked the veracity needed for him to order a new trial.
Justin Brooks, director of the California Innocen...
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