PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This Blog is interested in false confessions because of the disturbing number of exonerations in the USA, Canada and multiple other jurisdictions throughout the world, where, in the absence of incriminating forensic evidence the conviction is based on self-incrimination – and because of the growing body of scientific research showing how vulnerable suspects are to widely used interrogation methods such as the notorious ‘Reid Technique.’
Harold Levy: Publisher; The Charles Smith Blog.
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STORY: "U.S. Supreme Court delays consideration of Brendan Dassey's appeal in 'Making a Murderer' case," by reporter Andy Thompson, published by The Post Crescent on June 14, 2018.
GIST: "A conference to consider whether to hear the appeal of Brendan Dassey has been delayed by the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices were scheduled to discuss the case today, but the matter will be rescheduled. A new date was not listed on the Supreme Court's website. Dassey and his uncle, Steven Avery, were convicted in 2007 of killing Teresa Halbach and are serving life terms. Their cases were featured in the popular Netflix docu-series "Making a Murderer." Avery has appealed his conviction to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. During the court conference, justices will either grant or deny Dassey's petition for a review of his case. Four justices must vote to grant the petition for it to be heard by the entire high court. Attorneys for Dassey, who was 16 when he confessed to being involved in the 2005 murder of Halbach in Manitowoc County, have asserted that Dassey's confession to investigators was not voluntary due to his age, developmental immaturity, educational impairments and low IQ. The Wisconsin Department of Justice, which opposes a Supreme Court review, has argued in court filings that Dassey's confession wasn't coerced and stated that detectives acted properly during interviews. Dassey was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, second-degree sexual assault and mutilation of a corpse after a nine-day trial in 2007. He was sentenced to life in prison, with parole eligibility in 2048."
The entire story can be read at the link below:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2018/06/14/brendan-dassey-case-u-s-supreme-court-delays-consideration-appeal/701122002/
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: I am monitoring this case/issue. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog for reports on developments. 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/c
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: I am monitoring this case/issue. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog for reports on developments. 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/c
