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Evidence 2011 to 2013
Avery and Dassey's appeals are denied unless new evidence is brought to light. -
Lawsuit
Dassey's attorneys file a lawsuit alleging that his arrest/imprisonment were unlawful. -
Lawyer takes over
Attorney Kathleen Zellner (false conviction lawyer) takes on Avery's case with the Wisconsin Innocence Project and files a new appeal citing violation of his due process rights (officials obtaining evidence illegally). -
Brendan's Conviction
Federal judge overturned Dassey's conviction on the grounds that his confession had been coerced. -
Additional Scientific Testing
Attorney Zellner files a request to retest items from the crime scene with Manitowoc County Courthouse. -
Filing the Documents
Wisconsin Prosecutors file documents to oppose Dassey's release, arguing that his conviction to be upheld due to the safety of the public. -
Dassey's release approved
Dassey is allowed to be released under court ordered supervision. -
Dassey's release on hold
Dassey's overturned conviction is blocked until a hearing. -
Another Dassey appeal
Three Judges of the United States 7th Circuit agree to overturn Dassey's conviction and Wisconsin prosecutors appealed this decision. -
Motion Denied
Avery's motion for a new trial is denied. -
Vote of 4 to 3
Seven Judges of the United States Court of Appeal for the 7th Circuit ruled in favor of upholding with original conviction, by a vote of 4 to 3, that police properly obtained Dassey's confession. -
Writ of Certiorari
Dassey's legal team filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. -
Certiorari Denied
Certiorari was denied. -
False Testimony/ Laptop
Zellner files a 599 page document to Wisconsin Circuit Court, asking for permission to have data obtained from the Dassey family laptop to be viewed. She asserts the CD proves that older brother Bobby Dassey gave false testimony and should be looked at regarding the case. -
Update
Wisconsin circuit court Judge rejected Avery's bid for a new trial regarding mishandled bone evidence. Zellner will continue to appeal in Wisconsin's appellate court. -
Sources used
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/steven-avery/2016/01/28/steven-avery-case-timeline/79450680/
https://www.bustle.com/articles/133321-this-making-a-murderer-timeline-shows-steven-averys-long-history-with-law-enforcement-infographic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Avery
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/making-a-murderer-steven-avery-new-trial-870170/
www.stevenaverycase.org/appealsdocuments/
