STORY: "New expert evidence could lead to new trial in Jeffrey Havard death penalty case," by Bruce Fischer published by "Wrongful Conviction News" on December 13, 2013.
GIST: "Unfortunately this expert evidence was not available at Jeffrey’s trial leaving the jury to decide his fate based on unqualified witness testimony. The evidence now shows that Jeffrey’s conviction was secured based on a sexual assault that never occurred. There is new evidence to show that Chloe’s death may have resulted from a preexisting subdural hemorrhage resulting from a traumatic birth. This preexisting medical condition left Chloe vulnerable to illness or injury from a minor impact. There is also new evidence regarding Shaken Baby Syndrome that was not available at the time of Jeffrey’s trial. Cases of subdural hemorrhage and injury from short falls have been notably misdiagnosed as SBS in past cases. Multiple experts have now reviewed Jeffrey’s case that have concluded that Chloe’s death was not the result of violent shaking. There is extensive new expert evidence that completely crumbles the case against Jeffrey Havard. Based on this new compelling evidence, Jeffrey’s defense team recently filed a motion for relief from judgment or for leave to file successive petition for post-conviction relief. There are currently 6 well qualified experts that support Jeffrey’s claims. There are currently no experts that support the prosecution’s theory......... The State has until January 6, 2014, to respond to the motion filed by Jeffrey Havard’s defense team."
http://wrongfulconvictionnews.com/new-expert-evidence-could-lead-to-new-trial-in-jeffrey-havard-death-penalty-case/
PUBLISHER'S NOTE:
Dear Reader. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog. We are following this case.
I have added a search box for content in this blog which now encompasses several thousand posts. The search box is located near the bottom of the screen just above the list of links. I am confident that this powerful search tool provided by "Blogger" will help our readers and myself get more out of the site.
The Toronto Star, my previous employer for more than twenty incredible years, has put considerable effort into exposing the harm caused by Dr. Charles Smith and his protectors - and into pushing for reform of Ontario's forensic pediatric pathology system. The Star has a "topic" section which focuses on recent stories related to Dr. Charles Smith. It can be found at:
http://www.thestar.com/topic/
Information on "The Charles Smith Blog Award"- and its nomination process - can be found at:
http://smithforensic.blogspot.
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