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Motion to Appellate Court
Zellner filed a motion to the appellate court for DNA testing of the bones found in the firepit to verify that they were Theresa Hallbach’s bones. -
Testing Must Wait
The Wisconsin appellate court determined that DNA testing of the bones found in the fire pit must wait until the appeal is over. According to Newsweek, Zellner stated ‘“The appellate
court wants to resolve the issues on Avery’s current appeal before the new issue re: bone testing is addressed. The state claims that if Avery wins appeal, bone testing may become unnecessary.”’ -
Motion to Court Criticizing Wisconsin Appellate Court
Zellner filed a motion to the court criticizing the state of Wisconsin. She claims that the state violated Avery’s rights by returning the bones from the fire pit to the Halbach family. This violates the 14th amendment and a Wisconsin statute. -
Accusations of Evidence Destroyed
Zellner accused the Attorney General of destroying evidence. Zellner told Rollingstone that key evidence, suspected human pelvic bone from the fire pit, may have been destroyed. Such evidence could exonerate Steven Avery. Wisconsin statute requires that such evidence be maintained by the state until the defendant is discharged from prison. Instead, it was given to the Hallbach family. -
Motion to Present New Evidence Granted
Zellner’s motion to present new evidence in the case was granted by the Wisconsin Appellate Courts and may consider a holding a new trial. -
New Trial, New Judge
Zellner requested that a new trail be held with a new judge. -
Avery's Message to Supporters
Zellner posted a message on her twitter account from Avery to his supporters. -
The Wisconsin Court Rejected Request for a New Trail Regarding Pelvic Bones
The Wisconsin court rejected Zellener’s request for a new trial regarding the pelvic bones. However, the judge’s decision may be reviewed by a higher court, which may determine that the bones could provide enough evidence to grant Avery a new trail. -
Offer for Reward of the Real Killer
Zellner posted an offer to reward the person that finds Theresa Hallbach’s real killer $100,000. -
Joseph Evan's Confession
Zellner received a handwritten confession from inmate, Joseph Evans.
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Dassey Seeks Clemency
Brendan Dassey seeks clemency from the governor of Wisconsin. -
Clemency Denied
Brendan Dassey was denied clemency.
