Leo Ackley: Michigan; Bulletin: Second trial in child’s death is under way with opening addresses; could set precedent, WWMT reports. (Tuesday October 11, 2016)..."The second trial was granted by the Supreme Court. His attorney's argued the science which helped send him to prison in the first place can't be proven. Defense lawyers say the outcome could set a new precedent for infant death cases nationwide."

"Opening statements begin Tuesday for a West Michigan man convicted of murdering a child. Leo Ackley's second trial will start in a Calhoun County courtroom Tuesday. Ackley's in prison right now, convicted in the 2011 murder of three-year-old Bailey Stenman. The second trial was granted by the (Michigan HL) Supreme Court. His attorney's argued the science which helped send him to prison in the first place can't be proven. Defense lawyers say the outcome could set a new precedent for infant death cases nationwide."