MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has unanimously rejected a request by "Making a Murderer" subject Steven Avery for a new trial or a hearing to present new evidence.
Avery is serving a life sentence for the 2005 killing of photographer Teresa Halbach. The case was the focus of a popular Netflix series whose creators raised questions about the convictions of Avery and his nephew, Brendan Dassey.
Avery attorney Kathleen Zellner asked the court to consider claims ranging from insufficient scientific evidence to ineffective trial counsel, but the appellate court on Wednesday denied her request.
Zellner tweeted, however, that the ruling "pointed out the specific doors that are still open for Mr. Avery's quest for freedom."
Not deterred by the appellate court decision—-it pointed out the specific doors that are still open for Mr. Avery’s quest for freedom. We appreciate the careful review.#Onward #TruthWins
— Kathleen Zellner (@ZellnerLaw) July 28, 2021
