Kathleen Zellner Gives Steven Avery Case Update After DNA Testing Is Denied by Wisconsin Courts
It only took 11 days for the court to ax Zellner’s plan for DNA testing, which she explained was agreed upon by the original court who convicted Avery for the murder of Teresa Halbach. Avery is spending life in prison without parole, though he maintains that he’s innocent.
Zellner isn't discouraged by the ruling, as it only points at Avery's possible appeal. The bones could still be tested, just not at this point. "As the state admitted, there is not much Wisconsin case law on point," Zellner explained to Newsweek. "The appellate court wants to resolve the issues on Avery’s current appeal before the new issue re: bone testing is addressed. The state claims if Avery wins appeal, bone testing may become unnecessary."
Here's what Kathleen Zellner had to say about Steven Avery's motion for DNA testing being denied
It only took 11 days for the court to ax Zellner’s plan for DNA testing, which she explained was agreed upon by the original court who convicted Avery for the murder of Teresa Halbach. Avery is spending life in prison without parole, though he maintains that he’s innocent.
Zellner isn't discouraged by the ruling, as it only points at Avery's possible appeal. The bones could still be tested, just not at this point. "As the state admitted, there is not much Wisconsin case law on point," Zellner explained to Newsweek. "The appellate court wants to resolve the issues on Avery’s current appeal before the new issue re: bone testing is addressed. The state claims if Avery wins appeal, bone testing may become unnecessary."
Here's what Kathleen Zellner had to say about Steven Avery's motion for DNA testing being denied