Friday, June 12, 2015

Bulletin: Douglas Prade Ohio. (Bite mark case); judgement reserved on his application for a new trial in the 1997 slaying of his ex-wife. In documents filed before today's hearing, Prade's attorneys argue the new DNA evidence generates questions and reasonable doubt that warrants a new trial. Prosecutors say the new evidence wouldn't change the result of the first trial.

A judge heard arguments Friday afternoon whether a former Akron police captain should get a new trial in the 1997 slaying of his ex-wife. Summit County Common Pleas Judge Christine Croce held a 90-minute hearing today. At the end of today's hearing, Judge Croce said she will issue a written response. She did not give a date but did say it would take longer than a week. Prosecutors said the "new" evidence wasn't new, but was covered and offered to the jury in the original trial, therefore not meeting the burden to grant a new trial. Croce heard arguments in 69-year-old Douglas Prade's case, marking the latest event in a lengthy legal battle......... In documents filed before today's hearing, Prade's attorneys argue the new DNA evidence generates questions and reasonable doubt that warrants a new trial. Prosecutors say the new evidence wouldn't change the result of the first trial.
http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/akron/2015/06/12/judge-to-consider-new-murder-trial-for-douglas-prade/71111050/