Final Project - Timeline of Events that have taken place since the completion of the Netflix Documentary
By hussonc
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Release of the First Season of "Making a Murderer"
"Making a Murderer (season 1) was released on this date. This first season was filmed over the course of 10 years, and received national and international attention." Sources:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2018/10/09/making-murderer-timeline-key-developments-between-seasons-1-and-2/1509278002/ -
New Counsel
"On this date, Kathleen Zellner, an attorney from Chicago, announced that she will be representing Steven Avery in his appeals case. Zellner made it clear that her goal was to overturn Mr. Avery's conviction. To date, Ms. Zellner has won at least 19 exonerations for people who were wrongfully convicted." Sources:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2018/10/09/making-murderer-timeline-key-developments-between-seasons-1-and-2/1509278002/ http://www.kathleentzellner.com/wrongful-conviction/ -
Dassey's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is Granted
"Brendan Dassey's petition for writ of habeas corpus is granted by Federal Magistrate William Duffin. In a 91 page ruling, Duffin gave 90 days to Wisconsin prosecutors to decide whether they wanted to retry Brendan's case or release him. The ruling determined that Brendan's constitutional rights had been violated during questioning when investigators had made false promises." Source:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2016/08/12/dassey-wins-ruling-teresa-halbach-murder/88632502/ -
Zellner Files Motion for Additional Scientific Testing
"A motion was filed on this date by Kathleen Zellner to support her request for additional scientific testing on behalf of Mr. Avery. According to Zellner the tests that are to be completed will search for contaminates on certain items to determine whether evidence was planted." Source:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/steven-avery/2016/08/26/avery-seeks-new-testing-evidence/89262098/ -
Duffin Issues a Ruling Ordering Dassey to be Released
"In a 17 page ruling, Magistrate Duffin orders that Brendan Dassey is to be released from prison. On this same day, the Wisconsin D.O.J. also appeals the ruling in August that overturned Brendan's murder conviction." Source:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2018/10/09/making-murderer-timeline-key-developments-between-seasons-1-and-2/1509278002/ -
Brendan Dassey's Release is Blocked
"Brendan Dassey's release from the Columbia Correctional Institution is blocked after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago sided with the Wisconsin Dept. of Justice. It was decided that Brendan would remain in prison while his appeal is pending." Source:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/steven-avery/2016/11/17/appeals-court-dassey-remain-prison/94023614/ -
Steven Avery Requests a New Trial
"Kathleen Zellner, Avery's post-conviction counsel, filed a motion with the Manitowoc County Court requesting a new trial. The motion is based on the claim that Steven's 2005 murder conviction of Teresa Halbach was based on planted evidence and false testimony." Source:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/steven-avery/2017/06/07/kathleen-zellner-files-1-000-plus-page-document-steven-avery-case/378077001/ -
Magistrate Duffin's Ruling for Dassey is Affirmed by 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
"The ruling from Magistrate Duffin concerning Brendan Dassey's 2005 murder conviction, was affirmed by the federal appeals court. The August 2016 decision was reviewed by a judicial panel and was affirmed by a two to one margin. This ruling comes after Magistrate Duffin's original decision outlined that false promises were made to Dassey, and considering all relevent factors, rendered his confession involuntary." Source:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2017/06/22/key/419836001/ -
Dassey is Ordered to Remain in Prison
"While Brendan Dassey's case is being appealed by Wisconsin Dept. of Justice, he is ordered to stay in prison. This ruling comes from the 7th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals." Source:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/steven-avery/2017/06/28/making-murderer-brendan-dassey-remain-prison-federal-court-rules/436699001/ https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2018/10/09/making-murderer-timeline-key-developments-between-seasons-1-and-2/1509278002/ -
A Rehearing for Brendan Dassey's Case is Granted by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
"An "en banc" review is requested by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The review was both requested and granted on this date. This type of hearing will involve the entire panel of judges, instead of the three judges that made the initial ruling." Source:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2017/08/04/making-a-murderer-appeals-court-sides-state-grants-rehearing-brendan-dassey-case/540907001/ -
Steven Avery's Bid for a New Trial is Denied
"In a 6 page decision, Judge Angela Sutkiewicz, from Sheboygan County, denies the motion for a new trial for Steven. The decision from Judge Sutkiewicz focused on the arguments regarding DNA evidence from the hood latch of Ms. Halbachs vehicle, her car key, and a bullet. In her decision, the judge argued that Mr. Avery had not met the standard to receive a new trial." Source:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/life/nation-now/2017/10/03/steven-avery-making-murderer-no-new-trial/728995001/ -
A Notice of Appeal is Filed by Kathleen Zellner
"Attorney for Steven Avery, Kathleen Zellner, files a notice of appeal with the circuit court. This notice is to assert the fact that case will be appealed to the Court of Appeals in Wisconsin." Source:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/steven-avery/2017/11/17/steven-avery-attorney-files-notice-appeal-says-judge-hasnt-responded-filings/874939001/ -
Steven Avery's Second Request for a New Trial is Denied
"After Kathleen Zellner had asked Judge Sutkiewicz to reassess the request for a new trial, the judge denies his bid, again. Zellner maintains that they will pursue Steven's case in Federal Court, as she believes Mr. Avery did not receive a fair trial as due to many constitutional violations." Source:
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/steven-avery/2017/11/28/judge-again-rejects-steven-averys-bid-new-trial-teresa-halbach-killing/901584001/
