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Dassey files a Writ of Habeas Corpus
this requests a new trial or release from prison due to violations on his constitutional rights -
Kathleen Zellner takes Steve Avery's case
Zellner is a Chicago-based lawyer who specializes in wrongful convictions. So far, she has help 17 people be exonerated. -
New special prosecutor is appointed
After previous special prosecutor Ken Kratz resigns, Norman Gahn is appointed to Steven Avery's case. -
Dassey's conviction is overturned
After appealing to Federal courts, Judge William Duffin rules that Brendan Dassey's confession was involuntary and orders him to be released. -
Zellner files a motion for post-conviction scientific testing
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Judge Duffin's decision is appealed
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 -
Zellner's motion is granted
The Attorney General agrees to allow nine pieces of evidence to be tested -
Judge Duffin's decision is upheld
The 7th Circuit of Wisconsin upholds Judge Duffin’s decision to overturn Dassey's conviction. -
Motion for Post-Conviction Relief is filed
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 -
En banc hearing is requested
Wisconsin Department of Justice requests an en banc hearing from the 7th Circuit -
En banc hearing is granted
The 7th Circuit grants the en banc hearing and schedules it for September 26th. -
Avery's request for a new trial is denied
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7th Circuit decides on Dassey's conviction
Judges from the 7th Circuit vote that Dassey’s confession was properly obtained (4-3). -
Dassey's Writ of Certiorari
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
