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Netflix releases "Making a Murderer"
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Avery filed his last appeal
Avery filed his last appeal before hiring attorney Kathleen Zellner -
Judge William Duffin overturned Brendan Dassey's convictions
Wisconsin Federal Judge William Duffin overturned Brendan Dassey's convictions for murder and sexual assault and also ordered Dassey to be released from prison. Zellner also filed a motion demanding new scientific testing on the evidence on behalf of Avery. -
Prosecutors for the State of Wisconsin appealed Duffin's Dassey ruling
Prosecutors for the Prosecutors for the State of Wisconsin appealed Duffin's Dassey ruling, opposed his release from prison appealing the overturned conviction to the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. -
The Seventh Circuit blocked Dassey's release
The Seventh Circuit blocked Dassey's release and ordered he remain in jail while awaiting their decision. A Judge granted Zellner's request for new scientific testing. -
Zellner files motion for post conviction relief, demands new trial
Zellner files motion for post conviction relief and demands new trial. A three judge panel from the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirms Dassey's overturned conviction. -
Wisconsin DOJ requests the entire Seventh Circuit deliberate
Wisconsin Department of Justice requests the entire Seventh Circuit deliberate Dassey's fate as opposed to the three judge panel a month prior. -
Avery's motion for new trial is denied
Avery's motion for a new trial is denied by Judge Angela Sutkicwicz, Zellner appeals Sutkicwicz's ruling. -
The US Seventh Circuit overturns Duffin's ruling
The US Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 4-3 that Dassey's confession was not coerced and overturned Judge Duffin's ruling granting Dassey a new trial. -
Dassey's defense files writ of certiorari
Dassey's defense files a writ of certiorari requesting the US Supreme Court review his case. -
The US Supreme Court declines to hear Dassey's case
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Zellner requests to supplement the record with evidence
Zellner asks the Wisconsin Circuit Court for permission to supplement with evidence from Dassey's family computer. -
Judge rejects to grant Avery new trial
Judge Angela Sutkicwicz rejects to grant Avery a new trial stating, "the defense failed to meet the burden of proof necessary." Based on the allegation investigators mishandled bone evidence related to the case. Zellner has indicated she plans to pursue their appeal in Wisconsin's appellate court.
