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this requests a new trial or release from prison due to violations on his constitutional rights
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Zellner is a Chicago-based lawyer who specializes in wrongful convictions. So far, she has help 17 people be exonerated.
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After previous special prosecutor Ken Kratz resigns, Norman Gahn is appointed to Steven Avery's case.
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After appealing to Federal courts, Judge William Duffin rules that Brendan Dassey's confession was involuntary and orders him to be released.
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice appeals the federal judge's decision to the 7th Circuit Court of Wisconsin in order to stop Dassey's release
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The Attorney General agrees to allow nine pieces of evidence to be tested
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The 7th Circuit of Wisconsin upholds Judge Duffin’s decision to overturn Dassey's conviction.
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Kathleen Zellner files a 1,270 page motion with the court for relief based on new evidence, ineffective assistance of counsel, and brandy violations. She also requests a new trial
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Wisconsin Department of Justice requests an en banc hearing from the 7th Circuit
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The 7th Circuit grants the en banc hearing and schedules it for September 26th.
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Judges from the 7th Circuit vote that Dassey’s confession was properly obtained (4-3).
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Dassey’s lawyers file a Writ of Certiorari, which was scheduled to be heard that summer, but was subsequently removed from the schedule and denied review
