Judge Overturns Conviction for 'Making a Murderer' Subject Brendan Dassey

 
Brendan Dassey’s case was one of two followed in the popular “Making a Murderer” series, which depicts the story of Dassey’s uncle, Steven Avery.
 
A federal judge in Milwaukee has overturned the conviction of Brendan Dassey, the young man whose case was one of two documented in the Netflix series “Making a Murderer."
 
Dassey's attorney Steve Drizin with Northwestern University’s Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth confirmed the news, saying the judge handed down a 91-page decision. 
 
"I am just beyond excited," Drizin said. "I had to pick myself up off the floor."
The ruling means Dassey could go free in 90 days if the state does not refile. 
 
Drizin said the state could appeal the decision, however, which would put Dassey's release on hold. Drizin and the legal team from the center on wrongful convictions would then seek to have him released on bond. 
 
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Judge Overturns Conviction for 'Making a Murderer' Subject Brendan Dassey

Brendan Dassey’s case was one of two followed in the popular “Making a Murderer” series, which depicts the story of Dassey’s uncle, Steven Avery.

Drizin said the state could appeal the decision, however, which would put Dassey's release on hold. Drizin and the legal team from the center on wrongful convictions would then seek to have him released on bond.

Full Story at NBC Chicago

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