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Criminal

Apr. 6, 2005

Jurors' Emotions Did Play Role in Verdicts

Letter to the Editor - I have known and respected Robert Shapiro for many years, particularly for the incredible result that he and the defense team achieved in the O.J. Simpson case. However, he is dead wrong in his assessment of the Blake and Peterson cases, and the role that defense strategy played in the verdicts. ("In Blake Versus Peterson, the Difference Was Defense Strategy," March 28 Daily Journal.)

        Letter to the Editor
        
        I have known and respected Robert Shapiro for many years, particularly for the incredible result that he and the defense team achieved in the O.J. Simpson case. However, he is dead wrong in his assessment of the Blake and Peterson cases, and the role that defense strategy played in the verdicts. (...

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