"Making a Murderer" case
An appeals court has ruled that a confession by Brendan Dassey, featured in Netflix's "Making a Murderer," was coerced. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers have the latest developments.
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"Making A Murderer" update
Brendan Dassey, the subject from the hit Netflix series "Making A Murderer," is set to be freed from prison. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest details.
"Making a Murderer" subject update
Brendan Dassey, one of the subjects of the Netflix hit show, "Making a Murderer," could be free in 90 days. The 26 year olds conviction was overturned. If the state does not refile, Dassey could be released from prison. In 2007, Dassey was found guilty of murder and assault, but it was later revealed that Dassey was possibly coerced into confessing. CBSN's Reena Ninan has the latest.
Dean Strang and Jerry Buting join “CBS This Morning” for their first interview together since the documentary series premiered
Dean Strang and Jerry Buting, Steven Avery's defense attorneys prominently featured in Netflix’s “Making a Murderer," join “CBS This Morning” for their first interview together since the documentary series premiered in December 2015. The 10-part series raises questions about whether Avery was wrongfully convicted of murder in 2007.
Steven Avery filed an appeal of his murder conviction after Netflix's 'Making a Murderer' raised questions about the case
Steven Avery filed an appeal of his murder conviction after Netflix's 'Making a Murderer' raised questions about the case. CBS News Justice Correspondent Paula Reid has the latest details for CBSN.
"Making a Murderer" subject seeks clemency
The legal team for Brendan Dassey, one of the convicted killers at the center of the popular Netflix docuseries "Making a Murderer," is petitioning the governor of Wisconsin to grant him clemency. When Dassey was 16 years old, he confessed to helping his uncle kill photographer Teresa Halbach. Now 29, he has served more than 13 years in prison. But critics and his lawyers claim he was coerced into a false confession. Anthony Mason reports.
"Making a Murderer" subject filing for clemency after 13 years in prison
"This is his best shot, and the moment is now," his attorney said
Filmmakers on "Making a Murderer: Part 2"
The Emmy Award-winning documentary series, "Making a Murderer," brought international attention to a homicide case in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey are serving prison sentences for the 2005 murder of a photographer, Teresa Halbach. The 10-part series paints a picture of what some say was severe misconduct by investigators. It also raises questions about the fairness of the convictions. Part 2 picks up with Avery and Dassey's post-conviction legal fight. First on "CBS This Morning," filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos discuss why they chose to create a second part.
"Making a Murderer" filmmakers address criticisms of docuseries
Part two of the docuseries, which premieres on Netflix this Friday, picks up with Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey's post-conviction legal fight
"Making a Murderer" returns in October
Netflix announced Tuesday that the show will premiere Oct. 19 with 10 new episodes.
"Making a Murderer" announces release date for Part 2
The second season will explore the post-conviction process and the emotional toll it takes on Avery, Dassey and the people around them
New rulings from Supreme Court
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Supreme Court declines to hear "Making a Murderer" case
The justices did not explain their decision declining to weigh in on Brendan Dassey's case
Teen in "Making a Murderer" asks Supreme Court to hear case
Justices will have their first opportunity to discuss taking Brendan Dassey's case in a closed-door meeting Thursday
Court: "Making a Murderer" defendant's confession stands
The judges were sharply divided, voting 4 to 3 that Brendan Dassey's confession wasn't coerced
"Making a Murderer" defendant Steven Avery denied new trial
The Wisconsin man was convicted in the killing of a woman that was the focus of the hit Netflix series
Court: No immediate release for "Making a Murderer" subject
Prosecutors in Wisconsin petitioned to keep Brendan Dassey behind bars as they fight a ruling overturning his murder conviction
Wisconsin wants "Making a Murderer" subject to stay in jail
Wisconsin attorneys want to keep Brendan Dassey behind bars while they fight a second ruling overturning his conviction
Judges: "Making a Murderer" confession coerced
Three-judge panel said that Brendan Dassey, now 27, should be released from prison
"Making a Murderer" attorneys file petition for new trial
Steven Avery, 54, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in Teresa Halbach's 2005 death
Appeals court hears arguments in "Making a Murderer" case
Brendan Dassey was sentenced to life in prison in 2007 in connection with Teresa Halbach’s death two years earlier
New evidence testing will be done in "Making a Murderer" case: attorney
An attorney for Steven Avery says there will be independent scientific testing
Court blocks "Making a Murderer" subject's release
Brendan Dassey and his uncle Steven Avery were convicted in the 2005 rape and murder of Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach; Dassey's conviction was overturned in August
State rushes appeal as Dassey ordered released by Fri.
A federal judge gave Wisconsin officials until Friday evening to release Brendan Dassey, but filed an emergency appeal Tuesday
Judge: "Making a Murderer" subject Dassey to be released
Dassey and his uncle Steven Avery were at the center of the popular docu-series examining their convictions in a 2005 murder; state AG says he'll move to block the release
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