Dozens Of Witnesses Prepare For Dassey's New Trial
Man Serving Life Sentence
Updated: 11:10 am CST December 28, 2009
MANITOWOC, Wis. -- There's a crowded witness list for the young Manitowoc County man seeking a new trial on charges that he helped kill Teresa Halbach in 2005.Attorneys for Brendan Dassey, 20, said police used "psychologically coercive techniques" when they interrogated him. They also said his trial lawyers failed to challenge questionable testimony.A hearing will be held next month on Dassey's request for a new trial. Twenty-two witnesses are scheduled to testify, including seven experts on interrogation techniques and confessions.The Green Bay Press-Gazette said prosecution witnesses include a Madison psychologist specializing in sex offenders.Dassey is serving a life sentence with no parole for 41 years in the killing of Halbach, a photographer from Calumet County.
Previous Stories:
- October 16, 2007: Dassey Moved To Portage Prison
- May 1, 2007: Dassey Sticks To His Story
- April 26, 2007: Dassey Juror: It All Fit
- August 20, 2006: Dassey's Lawyer Will Ask To Be Removed As Counsel
- March 13, 2006: Teen Murder Suspect's Mother: 'I Love My Son'
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