Today, Lava for Good Podcasts announced it has teamed up with iHeartMedia, the No. 1 global podcast publisher according to Podtrac. Under the new arrangement, Lava for Good Podcasts’ long-running hit series Wrongful Conviction and Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom and its upcoming slate of new true crime and social justice-focused podcasts will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.
Lava for Good CEO Jason Flom and iHeart COO Will Pearson kicked off the partnership with a visit to Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, New York in order to cement the two companies’ commitment to shining a light on the stories of social injustice and, as famed criminal justice advocate Bryan Stevenson (Just Mercy) famously advised, showing up to be proximate to the places where injustices prevail.
“The work Lava for Good has done to tell the stories of those...
Lava for Good CEO Jason Flom and iHeart COO Will Pearson kicked off the partnership with a visit to Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, New York in order to cement the two companies’ commitment to shining a light on the stories of social injustice and, as famed criminal justice advocate Bryan Stevenson (Just Mercy) famously advised, showing up to be proximate to the places where injustices prevail.
“The work Lava for Good has done to tell the stories of those...
- 9/8/2022
- Podnews.net
“Making a Murderer” lawyers Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin, who have represented Brendan Dassey in his conviction for the murder of Teresa Halbach, will be hosting a true-crime podcast titled “Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions.”
Nirider and Drizin, co-directors at Northwestern University’s Center on Wrongful Convictions, will host the podcast that will focus on 12 true stories of false confessions. “Making a Murderer” fans will know the theories surrounding Dassey’s conviction, that he was coerced into a false confession.
Using real interrogation audio, the podcast will chronicle real stories. Nirider says: “We bring you inside the fight to exonerate these innocent people.”
Also Read: 'Making a Murderer' Subject Brendan Dassey Is Denied Clemency
Each episode will start with a tragic crime and follow the investigation that commenced. Stories range from a Brooklyn teen who falsely confessed to killing his own mother, to an innocent New Zealander who was...
Nirider and Drizin, co-directors at Northwestern University’s Center on Wrongful Convictions, will host the podcast that will focus on 12 true stories of false confessions. “Making a Murderer” fans will know the theories surrounding Dassey’s conviction, that he was coerced into a false confession.
Using real interrogation audio, the podcast will chronicle real stories. Nirider says: “We bring you inside the fight to exonerate these innocent people.”
Also Read: 'Making a Murderer' Subject Brendan Dassey Is Denied Clemency
Each episode will start with a tragic crime and follow the investigation that commenced. Stories range from a Brooklyn teen who falsely confessed to killing his own mother, to an innocent New Zealander who was...
- 2/19/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Making a Murderer subject Brendan Dassey’s “best shot” at a release from prison has been denied after Wisconsin governor Tony Evers declined a request to pardon him. The Pardon Advisory Board notified Dassey and his attorneys of the governor’s decision this week.
“Unfortunately, we are unable to consider your application for pardon because you do not meet one or more of the required eligibility conditions,” the Pardon Advisory Board wrote (via NBC15). “In addition, the governor is not considering requests for commutation.”
In October, the legal team for...
“Unfortunately, we are unable to consider your application for pardon because you do not meet one or more of the required eligibility conditions,” the Pardon Advisory Board wrote (via NBC15). “In addition, the governor is not considering requests for commutation.”
In October, the legal team for...
- 12/21/2019
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Lawyers for Brendan Dassey, one of the two men convicted in the murder featured in the Netflix docuseries Making a Murderer, announced Wednesday that they will seek clemency from the Wisconsin governor for their client.
“We’re filing a petition for executive clemency with Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin,” Dassey’s attorney Laura Nirider told CBS News. “This is his best shot, and the moment is now. The moment is now for Brendan to come home.” If the governor grants clemency, Dassey will be released.
In December 2017, an appeals court...
“We’re filing a petition for executive clemency with Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin,” Dassey’s attorney Laura Nirider told CBS News. “This is his best shot, and the moment is now. The moment is now for Brendan to come home.” If the governor grants clemency, Dassey will be released.
In December 2017, an appeals court...
- 10/2/2019
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Brendan Dassey, one of the subjects of “Making a Murderer,” is seeking clemency after almost 13 years in prison for the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach.
According to the New York Times, his legal team on Wednesday launched a campaign to persuade the governor of Wisconsin Tony Evers to grant him clemency. According to the petition, Dassey is either asking for a pardon, which would result in his release from prison, or a commutation of his remaining sentence. This is one of the last remaining legal options available to Dassey.
While one of Dassey’s attorneys, Laura Nirider, hasn’t responded to TheWrap’s request for comment, she told Nyt that “It’s really a coalition of voices that are calling on the governor just to take a close review of this case — watch the videotapes, read the records.”
Also Read: 'Making a Murderer': Supreme Court Declines to Hear...
According to the New York Times, his legal team on Wednesday launched a campaign to persuade the governor of Wisconsin Tony Evers to grant him clemency. According to the petition, Dassey is either asking for a pardon, which would result in his release from prison, or a commutation of his remaining sentence. This is one of the last remaining legal options available to Dassey.
While one of Dassey’s attorneys, Laura Nirider, hasn’t responded to TheWrap’s request for comment, she told Nyt that “It’s really a coalition of voices that are calling on the governor just to take a close review of this case — watch the videotapes, read the records.”
Also Read: 'Making a Murderer': Supreme Court Declines to Hear...
- 10/2/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
One of the biggest flips in the midterm elections — at least for the stars of Netflix’s “Making a Murderer” Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey — may have come in the state of Wisconsin.
Governor Scott Walker and Attorney General Brad Schimel, both republican incumbents, lost their bids for re-election on Tuesday. Described as “the top two elected officials most determined to keep Avery and Dassey convicted,” the officials were topped by democrats Tony Evers and Josh Kaul respectively, who represent fresh hope for Wisconsin’s celebrity prisoners.
There’s also some speculation as to whether the October release of “Making a Murderer” season 2 might have swayed the election out of the duo’s favor.
Season two of Netflix’s hit docuseries, which premiered Oct. 19, chronicled the Avery and Dassey’s attorney’s attempts to facilitate their release from prison for what they claim are wrongful convictions for the murder of...
Governor Scott Walker and Attorney General Brad Schimel, both republican incumbents, lost their bids for re-election on Tuesday. Described as “the top two elected officials most determined to keep Avery and Dassey convicted,” the officials were topped by democrats Tony Evers and Josh Kaul respectively, who represent fresh hope for Wisconsin’s celebrity prisoners.
There’s also some speculation as to whether the October release of “Making a Murderer” season 2 might have swayed the election out of the duo’s favor.
Season two of Netflix’s hit docuseries, which premiered Oct. 19, chronicled the Avery and Dassey’s attorney’s attempts to facilitate their release from prison for what they claim are wrongful convictions for the murder of...
- 11/9/2018
- by Margeaux Sippell
- Variety Film + TV
The midterm election results are in, and in addition to winning control of the House of Representatives, Democratic candidates managed to unseat Republican incumbents in other key positions — including “the top two elected officials most determined to keep [Steven Avery] and [Brendan Dassey] convicted.”
That’s how defense attorney Jerry Buting described Wisconsin’s now former Governor Scott Walker and Attorney General Brad Schimel, who both lost their respective bids for reelection to their democratic challengers. Walker was defeated by Tony Evers, while Schimel will be replaced by Josh Kaul...
That’s how defense attorney Jerry Buting described Wisconsin’s now former Governor Scott Walker and Attorney General Brad Schimel, who both lost their respective bids for reelection to their democratic challengers. Walker was defeated by Tony Evers, while Schimel will be replaced by Josh Kaul...
- 11/8/2018
- by Amelia McDonell-Parry
- Rollingstone.com
Rosie Fletcher Nov 4, 2018
Making A Murderer co-director Laura Ricciardi on Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey and the possibility of a season 3
The following contains spoilers for Making a Murderer Season 2.
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
“I refer to it as a cautionary tale!” laughs Laura Ricciardi, one half of the team (with Moira Demos) who created Netflix sensation Making a Murderer - a project that spanned more than a decade with no guarantee, at the outset, of the show ever being broadcast at all. A cautionary tale that paid off, then.
“We hope our project can be an example for emerging filmmakers, emerging artists in general, and just people in general because we did take a leap of faith but I really believed in Moira.
“I think that after we’d gone out and sort of explored the idea of maybe following the story for about a week,...
Making A Murderer co-director Laura Ricciardi on Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey and the possibility of a season 3
The following contains spoilers for Making a Murderer Season 2.
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
“I refer to it as a cautionary tale!” laughs Laura Ricciardi, one half of the team (with Moira Demos) who created Netflix sensation Making a Murderer - a project that spanned more than a decade with no guarantee, at the outset, of the show ever being broadcast at all. A cautionary tale that paid off, then.
“We hope our project can be an example for emerging filmmakers, emerging artists in general, and just people in general because we did take a leap of faith but I really believed in Moira.
“I think that after we’d gone out and sort of explored the idea of maybe following the story for about a week,...
- 11/4/2018
- Den of Geek
It took Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos more than a decade to shoot, produce, and edit “Making A Murderer” before it reached the Netflix audience in late 2015. The sequel took just three years to make — but Ricciardi and Demos said they came back with even more material to edit. The difference? Money.
While shooting Part 1, Ricciardi and Demos were struggling filmmakers slowly piecing together the story of accused murderer Steven Avery while holding down day jobs. But then came Netflix, and the “Making A Murderer” phenomenon that became one of the streaming service’s biggest early success stories.
“With Part 2, Netflix was a partner from the outset, and so the project was fully financed from the start,” Ricciardi said. “That meant we were in production and post-production simultaneously the entire time. We were actually shooting longer this time, which I think most people would be surprised to read. We were shooting for two years,...
While shooting Part 1, Ricciardi and Demos were struggling filmmakers slowly piecing together the story of accused murderer Steven Avery while holding down day jobs. But then came Netflix, and the “Making A Murderer” phenomenon that became one of the streaming service’s biggest early success stories.
“With Part 2, Netflix was a partner from the outset, and so the project was fully financed from the start,” Ricciardi said. “That meant we were in production and post-production simultaneously the entire time. We were actually shooting longer this time, which I think most people would be surprised to read. We were shooting for two years,...
- 10/18/2018
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Making a Murderer: Part 2 Trailer Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos‘ Making a Murderer: Part 2 TV show trailer stars Kathleen Zellner, Steven Avery, Brendan Dassey, and Laura Nirider. Making a Murderer: Part 2‘s plot synopsis: “Part 2 introduces viewers to Kathleen Zellner, Steven Avery’s hard-charging postconviction lawyer, in her fight to prove that Avery was [...]
Continue reading: Making A Murderer: Part 2 TV Show Trailer: Attorney Kathleen Zellner Tries to Free Steven Avery [Netflix]...
Continue reading: Making A Murderer: Part 2 TV Show Trailer: Attorney Kathleen Zellner Tries to Free Steven Avery [Netflix]...
- 10/10/2018
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
The first trailer for Making a Murderer: Part 2 has been released by Netflix. It gives us our first look at the next chapter of this true crime story involving Steven Avery. His story captivated audiences and when the first Season was released it was a major topic of conversation with so many people.
The first installment of the Emmy-winning documentary series followed Avery, who was convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder in 1985. He ended up being exonerated by DNA evidence after serving 18 years in prison. Then a few years after his release, he and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, were convicted for the murder of Teresa Halbach. As you’ll see in the trailer, the fight to get Avery and Dassey out of jail will continue with a new lawyer, Kathleen Zellner.
In the second installment, series creators Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to the Midwest to follow Avery,...
The first installment of the Emmy-winning documentary series followed Avery, who was convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder in 1985. He ended up being exonerated by DNA evidence after serving 18 years in prison. Then a few years after his release, he and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, were convicted for the murder of Teresa Halbach. As you’ll see in the trailer, the fight to get Avery and Dassey out of jail will continue with a new lawyer, Kathleen Zellner.
In the second installment, series creators Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to the Midwest to follow Avery,...
- 10/9/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The convictions were only the beginning!
Netflix presents the highly-anticipated second chapter of the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning original documentary series Making a Murderer, which followed the unprecedented journey of Steven Avery from DNA exoneree and reformer to convicted murderer.
Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to the Midwest where they have exclusive access to Steven Avery and his co-defendant and nephew Brendan Dassey, their families and the legal teams fighting for justice on their behalf. Over the course of 10 new episodes, Making a Murderer Part 2 provides an in-depth look at the high-stakes postconviction process, exploring the emotional toll the process takes on all involved.
“Steven and Brendan, their families and their legal and investigative teams have once again graciously granted us access, giving us a window into the complex web of American criminal justice,” said executive producers, writers and directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos. “Building...
Netflix presents the highly-anticipated second chapter of the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning original documentary series Making a Murderer, which followed the unprecedented journey of Steven Avery from DNA exoneree and reformer to convicted murderer.
Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to the Midwest where they have exclusive access to Steven Avery and his co-defendant and nephew Brendan Dassey, their families and the legal teams fighting for justice on their behalf. Over the course of 10 new episodes, Making a Murderer Part 2 provides an in-depth look at the high-stakes postconviction process, exploring the emotional toll the process takes on all involved.
“Steven and Brendan, their families and their legal and investigative teams have once again graciously granted us access, giving us a window into the complex web of American criminal justice,” said executive producers, writers and directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos. “Building...
- 9/26/2018
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
It was amazing to see how Making a Murderer just completely blew up when it was released on Netflix. I remember a time when that’s all anyone was talking about! Well, people are going to start talking about it again none-stop again next month because Netflix has announced that Making a Murderer Part 2 will debut on October 19th!
The first installment of the Emmy-winning documentary series followed the journey of Steven Avery, who was convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder in 1985. He ended up being exonerated by DNA evidence after serving 18 years in prison. Then a few years after his release, he and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, were convicted for the murder of Teresa Halbach.
It was fascinating to see audiences talk about the story and listen to and read all of the different opinions on the situation.
In the second installment, series creators Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos...
The first installment of the Emmy-winning documentary series followed the journey of Steven Avery, who was convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder in 1985. He ended up being exonerated by DNA evidence after serving 18 years in prison. Then a few years after his release, he and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, were convicted for the murder of Teresa Halbach.
It was fascinating to see audiences talk about the story and listen to and read all of the different opinions on the situation.
In the second installment, series creators Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos...
- 9/25/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Tony Sokol Joseph Baxter Oct 9, 2018
Netflix's long-form documentary team follows a new lawyer as Making a Murderer season 2 stalks justice.
Justice has come a long way on in the long-form investigative series TV genre, opening closed cases and putting the focus on prosecutorial and legal defense mistakes. Making a Murderer season 2 will be available to stream on Netflix globally in October.
The 10 new episodes of Making a Murderer Part 2 will continue to followed the case of Steven Avery, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of 25 year-old photographer Teresa Halbach.
Making a Murderer Season 2 Trailer
The Making a Murderer Season 2 trailer has arrived, previewing an outing of the popular true crime series that – out of obvious necessity – is breaking its fourth wall.
Video of Making A Murderer: Part 2 | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
As you may recall, the 2015 Christmas season was invaded by the Netflix pop culture phenomenon of Making a Murderer,...
Netflix's long-form documentary team follows a new lawyer as Making a Murderer season 2 stalks justice.
Justice has come a long way on in the long-form investigative series TV genre, opening closed cases and putting the focus on prosecutorial and legal defense mistakes. Making a Murderer season 2 will be available to stream on Netflix globally in October.
The 10 new episodes of Making a Murderer Part 2 will continue to followed the case of Steven Avery, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of 25 year-old photographer Teresa Halbach.
Making a Murderer Season 2 Trailer
The Making a Murderer Season 2 trailer has arrived, previewing an outing of the popular true crime series that – out of obvious necessity – is breaking its fourth wall.
Video of Making A Murderer: Part 2 | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
As you may recall, the 2015 Christmas season was invaded by the Netflix pop culture phenomenon of Making a Murderer,...
- 9/25/2018
- Den of Geek
The highly-anticipated second installment of “Making a Murderer” has an official Netflix premiere date, the streaming giant announced Tuesday.
Part 2 will debut on Oct. 19. The first installment of the Emmy-winning documentary series followed the journey of Steven Avery. Avery was convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder in 1985, but was exonerated by DNA evidence after serving 18 years in prison. He and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, were then convicted for the murder of Teresa Halbach just a few years after Avery’s release.
In the second installment, series creators Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to the Midwest to follow Avery, Dassey, their families, and the legal teams fighting on their behalf.
Part 2 introduces viewers to Kathleen Zellner, Avery’s post-conviction lawyer, as well as Dassey’s post-conviction lawyers Laura Nirider and Steven Drizin with Northwestern University’s Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth.
“Steven and Brendan, their families and their...
Part 2 will debut on Oct. 19. The first installment of the Emmy-winning documentary series followed the journey of Steven Avery. Avery was convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder in 1985, but was exonerated by DNA evidence after serving 18 years in prison. He and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, were then convicted for the murder of Teresa Halbach just a few years after Avery’s release.
In the second installment, series creators Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to the Midwest to follow Avery, Dassey, their families, and the legal teams fighting on their behalf.
Part 2 introduces viewers to Kathleen Zellner, Avery’s post-conviction lawyer, as well as Dassey’s post-conviction lawyers Laura Nirider and Steven Drizin with Northwestern University’s Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth.
“Steven and Brendan, their families and their...
- 9/25/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“Making a Murderer” is returning to Netflix sooner than expected. The streaming service announced the long-anticipated follow-up season has set an October 19 release date.
Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos have crafted 10 new episodes tracking Steven Avery, his co-defendant and nephew Brendon Dassey, their families, and their legal teams. “Part 2” introduces a new character to the proceedings: Kathleen Zellner, a post-conviction lawyer who has righted more wrongful convictions than any private attorney in America. Backing Avery’s bid for freedom, Zellner uncovers new evidence about what could have happened to Teresa Halbach while examining how and why the jury convicted Steven of her murder.
“Steven and Brendan, their families and their legal and investigative teams have once again graciously granted us access, giving us a window into the complex web of American criminal justice,” Ricciardi and Demos said in a statement. “Building on ‘Part 1,’ which documented the experience of the accused,...
Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos have crafted 10 new episodes tracking Steven Avery, his co-defendant and nephew Brendon Dassey, their families, and their legal teams. “Part 2” introduces a new character to the proceedings: Kathleen Zellner, a post-conviction lawyer who has righted more wrongful convictions than any private attorney in America. Backing Avery’s bid for freedom, Zellner uncovers new evidence about what could have happened to Teresa Halbach while examining how and why the jury convicted Steven of her murder.
“Steven and Brendan, their families and their legal and investigative teams have once again graciously granted us access, giving us a window into the complex web of American criminal justice,” Ricciardi and Demos said in a statement. “Building on ‘Part 1,’ which documented the experience of the accused,...
- 9/25/2018
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Netflix has set October 19 for the global premiere of Emmy-winning docuseries Making a Murderer Part 2.
The anticipated second chapter continues to chronicle the unprecedented journey of Steven Avery from DNA exoneree and reformer to convicted murderer. Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to the Midwest where they have exclusive access to Avery and his co-defendant and nephew Brendan Dassey, their families and the legal teams fighting for justice on their behalf. Over the course of 10 new episodes, Making a Murderer Part 2 provides an in-depth look at the high-stakes post-conviction process, exploring the emotional toll the process takes on all involved.
Part 2 introduces viewers to Kathleen Zellner, Avery’s hard-charging post-conviction lawyer, in her fight to prove that Avery was wrongly convicted and win his freedom. Ricciardi and Demos follow Zellner as she tirelessly works the case and uncovers unexpected evidence about what may have happened to Teresa Halbach and...
The anticipated second chapter continues to chronicle the unprecedented journey of Steven Avery from DNA exoneree and reformer to convicted murderer. Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to the Midwest where they have exclusive access to Avery and his co-defendant and nephew Brendan Dassey, their families and the legal teams fighting for justice on their behalf. Over the course of 10 new episodes, Making a Murderer Part 2 provides an in-depth look at the high-stakes post-conviction process, exploring the emotional toll the process takes on all involved.
Part 2 introduces viewers to Kathleen Zellner, Avery’s hard-charging post-conviction lawyer, in her fight to prove that Avery was wrongly convicted and win his freedom. Ricciardi and Demos follow Zellner as she tirelessly works the case and uncovers unexpected evidence about what may have happened to Teresa Halbach and...
- 9/25/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The highly-anticipated second season of its true-crime doc “Making a Murderer” will premiere Oct. 19, Netflix announced Tuesday.
Per Netflix, the second season will see filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to Wisconsin and follow the post-conviction process for Steve Avery and his co-defendant and nephew, Brendan Dassey. Earlier this month, Avery was denied a new trial for the second time by Sheboygan County Circuit Court judge Angela Sutkiewicz.
“Part 2” will introduce Kathleen Zellner, Avery’s hard-charging post-conviction lawyer, in her fight to prove that Avery was wrongly convicted and to win his freedom. Ricciardi and Demos follow Zellner, who has righted more wrongful convictions than any private attorney in America, as she works the case and uncovers unexpected evidence about what may have happened to Teresa Halbach and about how and why the jury convicted Steven of her murder.
Also Read: 'Making a Murderer': Steven Avery Denied New Trial,...
Per Netflix, the second season will see filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos return to Wisconsin and follow the post-conviction process for Steve Avery and his co-defendant and nephew, Brendan Dassey. Earlier this month, Avery was denied a new trial for the second time by Sheboygan County Circuit Court judge Angela Sutkiewicz.
“Part 2” will introduce Kathleen Zellner, Avery’s hard-charging post-conviction lawyer, in her fight to prove that Avery was wrongly convicted and to win his freedom. Ricciardi and Demos follow Zellner, who has righted more wrongful convictions than any private attorney in America, as she works the case and uncovers unexpected evidence about what may have happened to Teresa Halbach and about how and why the jury convicted Steven of her murder.
Also Read: 'Making a Murderer': Steven Avery Denied New Trial,...
- 9/25/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
This might be the end of the line for Brendan Dassey. The United States Supreme Court just ruled it will not hear the Making a Murderer subject's appeal — denying his petition for a writ of certiorari, or request to review a case. However, his attorney told Laura Nirider told E! News that her legal team will "continue to fight to free Dassey." Brendan's uncle Steven Avery was arrested in 2005 for the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach. Brendan, who was 16 at the time, was interrogated and eventually confessed to being involved in the crime. He later recanted the confession, with lawyers claiming the statement was coerced. Dassey's Iq was described as being in the "low to borderline" range. (Photo Credit: Netflix) The dissenting Judge Ilana Rovner argued at the time, "What occurred here was the interrogation of an intellectually impaired juvenile. Dassey was subjected to myriad psychologically coercive techniques but the...
- 6/26/2018
- by Anna Quintana
- In Touch Weekly
The United States Supreme Court will not hear Brendan Dassey's appeal. The federal government denied his petition for a writ of certiorari—a plea for the Supreme Court to take up his case—on Monday. Dassey's attorney, Laura Nirider, told E! News her team will "continue to fight to free Dassey." In 2005, Dassey's uncle Steven Avery was arrested for the murder of Wisconsin-based photographer Teresa Halbach. After multiple interrogations, a 16-year-old Dassey told investigators he assisted in the murder. The case played out on the Netflix show Making a Murderer. According to Dassey's attorneys, the sophomore in high school had a verbal Iq score...
- 6/25/2018
- E! Online
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up the case of Wisconsin teen Brendan Dassey, who was featured in the hit Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer.”
Dassey is serving a life sentence after being convicted along with his uncle, Steven Avery, in separate jury trials for the 2005 rape and murder of photographer Teresa Halbach in Manitowoc County, Wi. The nation’s highest court gave no reason for the denial. Dassey’s attorneys claims that his confession to police was coerced.
The denial means that the Supreme Court will not review the decision on Dassey’s case made by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in December. That court voted 4-3 that Dassey’s confession was voluntary.
In her dissent, Judge Ilana Diamond Rovner wrote, “His confession was not voluntary and his conviction should not stand, and yet an impaired teenager has been sentenced to life in prison.
Dassey is serving a life sentence after being convicted along with his uncle, Steven Avery, in separate jury trials for the 2005 rape and murder of photographer Teresa Halbach in Manitowoc County, Wi. The nation’s highest court gave no reason for the denial. Dassey’s attorneys claims that his confession to police was coerced.
The denial means that the Supreme Court will not review the decision on Dassey’s case made by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in December. That court voted 4-3 that Dassey’s confession was voluntary.
In her dissent, Judge Ilana Diamond Rovner wrote, “His confession was not voluntary and his conviction should not stand, and yet an impaired teenager has been sentenced to life in prison.
- 6/25/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
In a decision issued Thursday, a three-judge federal appeals panel upheld a lower court ruling that the confession of Brendan Dassey — whose case was the focus of Netflix’s hit true crime documentary series Making a Murderer — had been illegally obtained and that the 27-year-old should be retried for the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach or freed from his confinement, People confirms.
Dassey is serving a life sentence for first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse and sexual assault in connection with Halbach’s death in 2005.
The case drew national attention after the premiere of Netflix’s docuseries, which cast...
Dassey is serving a life sentence for first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse and sexual assault in connection with Halbach’s death in 2005.
The case drew national attention after the premiere of Netflix’s docuseries, which cast...
- 6/23/2017
- by Chris Harris
- PEOPLE.com
On Wednesday, the lawyer representing Steven Avery filed a motion in court seeking a new trial for him in his conviction for the 2005 homicide of Teresa Halbach.
But what is happening with Brendan Dassey, Avery’s nephew and co-defendant in the case spotlighted by Netflix’s Making a Murderer, whose conviction was overturned in August?
According to prison records, Dassey remains behind bars at Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage as he awaits a decision from the three-judge panel considering an appeal from the state which seeks to restore the 2007 conviction.
It is unclear when the judges might rule on the...
But what is happening with Brendan Dassey, Avery’s nephew and co-defendant in the case spotlighted by Netflix’s Making a Murderer, whose conviction was overturned in August?
According to prison records, Dassey remains behind bars at Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage as he awaits a decision from the three-judge panel considering an appeal from the state which seeks to restore the 2007 conviction.
It is unclear when the judges might rule on the...
- 6/8/2017
- by Chris Harris
- PEOPLE.com
Several of the key players from Netflix’s true crime docuseries Making a Murderer will speak out Friday in a Dateline special about the controversial case.
An exclusive clip of the special, obtained by People, features a lead investigator Tom Fassbender, who investigated the 2005 murder of photographer Teresa Halbach.
In the clip, Fassbender adamantly denies investigators deliberately planted evidence inside Avery’s home as they continued to build their case against him.
Many viewers walked away from Making a Murderer believing evidence was strategically placed in Avery’s home in order to secure his conviction. For instance, the key to...
An exclusive clip of the special, obtained by People, features a lead investigator Tom Fassbender, who investigated the 2005 murder of photographer Teresa Halbach.
In the clip, Fassbender adamantly denies investigators deliberately planted evidence inside Avery’s home as they continued to build their case against him.
Many viewers walked away from Making a Murderer believing evidence was strategically placed in Avery’s home in order to secure his conviction. For instance, the key to...
- 2/16/2017
- by Chris Harris
- PEOPLE.com
The fate of Brendan Dassey now rests with a trio of federal appeals judges.
During a brief hearing Tuesday in Chicago, Wisconsin prosecutors appeared before the panel to appeal a judge’s August decision overturning Dassey’s conviction for the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. The convictions of Dassey and his uncle, Steven Avery, were featured in Netflix’s true crime docuseries, Making a Murderer.
The lawyers fielded a number of questions from U.S. Circuit Judges Ilana Rovner, Ann Williams, and David Hamilton. Most of the judges’ questions centered around the techniques investigators used during Dassey’s controversial interrogation in...
During a brief hearing Tuesday in Chicago, Wisconsin prosecutors appeared before the panel to appeal a judge’s August decision overturning Dassey’s conviction for the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. The convictions of Dassey and his uncle, Steven Avery, were featured in Netflix’s true crime docuseries, Making a Murderer.
The lawyers fielded a number of questions from U.S. Circuit Judges Ilana Rovner, Ann Williams, and David Hamilton. Most of the judges’ questions centered around the techniques investigators used during Dassey’s controversial interrogation in...
- 2/14/2017
- by Chris Harris
- PEOPLE.com
Even though his office still has 80 days to appeal a federal judge's decision to reverse Making a Murderer subject Brendan Dassey's 2006 conviction, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schmiel said at a Monday press conference he will make a decision soon.
Schmiel told reporters his office will consult with Teresa Halbach's relatives before deciding what to do. The Ag's office can move to appeal the judge's decision, retry Dassey, or release the 26-year-old from prison.
"There are a number of directions this case can go and before we make a determination as to which option we'll pursue, we are going to want...
Schmiel told reporters his office will consult with Teresa Halbach's relatives before deciding what to do. The Ag's office can move to appeal the judge's decision, retry Dassey, or release the 26-year-old from prison.
"There are a number of directions this case can go and before we make a determination as to which option we'll pursue, we are going to want...
- 8/23/2016
- by Chris Harris, @chrisharrisment
- People.com - TV Watch
Even though his office still has 80 days to appeal a federal judge's decision to reverse Making a Murderer subject Brendan Dassey's 2006 conviction, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schmiel said at a Monday press conference he will make a decision soon. Schmiel told reporters his office will consult with Teresa Halbach's relatives before deciding what to do. The Ag's office can move to appeal the judge's decision, retry Dassey, or release the 26-year-old from prison. "There are a number of directions this case can go and before we make a determination as to which option we'll pursue, we are going to want...
- 8/23/2016
- by Chris Harris, @chrisharrisment
- PEOPLE.com
Even though his office still has 80 days to appeal a federal judge's decision to reverse Making a Murderer subject Brendan Dassey's 2006 conviction, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schmiel said at a Monday press conference he will make a decision soon. Schmiel told reporters his office will consult with Teresa Halbach's relatives before deciding what to do. The Ag's office can move to appeal the judge's decision, retry Dassey, or release the 26-year-old from prison. "There are a number of directions this case can go and before we make a determination as to which option we'll pursue, we are going to want...
- 8/23/2016
- by Chris Harris, @chrisharrisment
- PEOPLE.com
In 2006, a 16-year-old high school sophomore received a life sentence for his alleged role in the murder of 25-year-old Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach. Last week, a federal judge reversed Brendan Dassey's conviction, leaving the state three months to appeal before the 26-year-old is freed. For People's in-depth look at the case, pick up this week's issue on newsstands Friday or subscribe now.
It has been nine months since Netflix debuted its original docuseries Making a Murderer, captivating true crime fans the world over. And as Brendan Dassey's supporters learned last week, a lot can happen in nine months.
Making a Murderer...
It has been nine months since Netflix debuted its original docuseries Making a Murderer, captivating true crime fans the world over. And as Brendan Dassey's supporters learned last week, a lot can happen in nine months.
Making a Murderer...
- 8/18/2016
- by Chris Harris, @chrisharrisment
- People.com - TV Watch
In 2006, a 16-year-old high school sophomore received a life sentence for his alleged role in the murder of 25-year-old Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach. Last week, a federal judge reversed Brendan Dassey's conviction, leaving the state three months to appeal before the 26-year-old is freed. For People's in-depth look at the case, pick up this week's issue on newsstands Friday or subscribe now. It has been nine months since Netflix debuted its original docuseries Making a Murderer, captivating true crime fans the world over. And as Brendan Dassey's supporters learned last week, a lot can happen in nine months. Making a Murderer...
- 8/18/2016
- by Chris Harris, @chrisharrisment
- PEOPLE.com
In 2006, a 16-year-old high school sophomore received a life sentence for his alleged role in the murder of 25-year-old Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach. Last week, a federal judge reversed Brendan Dassey's conviction, leaving the state three months to appeal before the 26-year-old is freed. For People's in-depth look at the case, pick up this week's issue on newsstands Friday or subscribe now. It has been nine months since Netflix debuted its original docuseries Making a Murderer, captivating true crime fans the world over. And as Brendan Dassey's supporters learned last week, a lot can happen in nine months. Making a Murderer...
- 8/18/2016
- by Chris Harris, @chrisharrisment
- PEOPLE.com
In 2006, a 16-year-old high school sophomore received a life sentence for his alleged role in the murder of 25-year-old Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach. Last week, a federal judge reversed Brendan Dassey's conviction, leaving the state three months to appeal before the 26-year-old is freed. For People's in-depth look at the case, pick up this week's issue on newsstands Friday or subscribe now. Last week's decision by a federal judge to overturn Brendan Dassey's murder conviction came as a shock to many fans of Making a Murderer, the hit Netflix true crime documentary series. But nobody was more stunned than Dassey's lawyer,...
- 8/16/2016
- by Chris Harris, @chrisharrisment
- PEOPLE.com
In 2006, a 16-year-old high school sophomore received a life sentence for his alleged role in the murder of 25-year-old Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach. Last week, a federal judge reversed Brendan Dassey's conviction, leaving the state three months to appeal before the 26-year-old is freed. For People's in-depth look at the case, pick up this week's issue on newsstands Friday or subscribe now. Last week's decision by a federal judge to overturn Brendan Dassey's murder conviction came as a shock to many fans of Making a Murderer, the hit Netflix true crime documentary series. But nobody was more stunned than Dassey's lawyer,...
- 8/16/2016
- by Chris Harris, @chrisharrisment
- PEOPLE.com
Rob Leane Jul 20, 2016
Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos will explore Steven Avery's life even further in Making A Murderer season 2...
Making A Murderer season 1 was a cultural experience, inspiring countless conversations around the globe as documentarians Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos tried to uncover whether Steven Avery is truly guilty of the murder he's serving time for.
Since the collective binge-watching of season 1 came to an end, questions have been hanging in the air. Could there be a second season? And if there is, would it focus on Avery again or explore something new? Now, Netflix has given us the answers to both of those queries.
Making A Murderer season 2 has now officially been announced, and it will see Ricciardi and Demos studying Avery's case even closer than before.
Courtesy of Collider, here's the official statement from Netflix...
"The new installments will take fans of the acclaimed documentary series...
Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos will explore Steven Avery's life even further in Making A Murderer season 2...
Making A Murderer season 1 was a cultural experience, inspiring countless conversations around the globe as documentarians Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos tried to uncover whether Steven Avery is truly guilty of the murder he's serving time for.
Since the collective binge-watching of season 1 came to an end, questions have been hanging in the air. Could there be a second season? And if there is, would it focus on Avery again or explore something new? Now, Netflix has given us the answers to both of those queries.
Making A Murderer season 2 has now officially been announced, and it will see Ricciardi and Demos studying Avery's case even closer than before.
Courtesy of Collider, here's the official statement from Netflix...
"The new installments will take fans of the acclaimed documentary series...
- 7/20/2016
- Den of Geek
The Making a Murderer TV show has been renewed for a second season on Netflix. Executive Producers and Directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are already in production on new episodes. Netflix says the new installments will take fans, "...back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery, and his co-defendant, Brendan Dassey, as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the State fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld."The streaming platform teases that the audience should expect episodes in season two of the Making a Murder TV series to "...offer exclusive access to Avery’s new lawyer Kathleen Zellner and Dassey’s legal team, led by Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin, as well as intimate access to the families and characters close to the case."...
- 7/19/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Emmy-nominated Netflix series Making a Murderer will return with new episodes focusing on the post-conviction process, executive producers and directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos announced today. The docuseries will continue the story of Steven Avery and co-defendant Brendan Dassey, the two men convicted in the 2005 murder of Wisconsin woman Teresa Halbach.
The filmmakers said the series has begun production, though they did not give a projected release date nor did they specify how many new episodes they were making.
Avery's new lawyer Kathleen Zellner and Dassey's team, led...
The filmmakers said the series has begun production, though they did not give a projected release date nor did they specify how many new episodes they were making.
Avery's new lawyer Kathleen Zellner and Dassey's team, led...
- 7/19/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix's Making a Murderer documentary captivated the world last December and into January of this year, with the series spurring on the kinds of huge cultural discussions normally reserved for prestige television shows. There have been hints at a potential follow-up, but now Netflix has made it official: they're bringing the show back for a second season.
Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are returning behind the camera, and "the new installments will take fans of the acclaimed documentary series back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery, and his co-defendant, Brendan Dassey, as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the State fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld."
The upcoming episodes "will provide an in-depth look at the high-stakes post-conviction process, as well as, the emotional toll the process takes on all involved. The episodes will offer exclusive access to Avery’s...
Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are returning behind the camera, and "the new installments will take fans of the acclaimed documentary series back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery, and his co-defendant, Brendan Dassey, as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the State fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld."
The upcoming episodes "will provide an in-depth look at the high-stakes post-conviction process, as well as, the emotional toll the process takes on all involved. The episodes will offer exclusive access to Avery’s...
- 7/19/2016
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
Six months ago, the contentious case of convicted murderer Steven Avery was given the global spotlight thanks to Netflix’s hit documentary series, Making a Murderer.
It took the Internet by storm, too, fanning interest in a potential sequel to piggyback off the show’s runaway success. Fast forward to today and Netflix has finally commissioned a second season of Making a Murderer, one that will offer intimate access to the post-conviction process.
Flanked by a new lawyer in Kathleen Zellner – Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin stand for co-defendant Brendan Dassey – there’s no mention of an episode count or exact premiere date for the second season, though we expect those pertinent details to emerge in the coming weeks. Returning at the helm are co-directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, who offered up the following statement.
“We are extremely grateful for the tremendous response to, and support of, the series.
It took the Internet by storm, too, fanning interest in a potential sequel to piggyback off the show’s runaway success. Fast forward to today and Netflix has finally commissioned a second season of Making a Murderer, one that will offer intimate access to the post-conviction process.
Flanked by a new lawyer in Kathleen Zellner – Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin stand for co-defendant Brendan Dassey – there’s no mention of an episode count or exact premiere date for the second season, though we expect those pertinent details to emerge in the coming weeks. Returning at the helm are co-directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, who offered up the following statement.
“We are extremely grateful for the tremendous response to, and support of, the series.
- 7/19/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Making a Murderer‘s case is being reopened.
Netflix announced on Tuesday that executive producers/directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are in production on new episodes of the true crime series, which earlier this month netted a half-dozen Emmy nominations, including for Outstanding Documentary or Non-Fiction Series.
RelatedEmmy Nominations: Making a Murderer Slays and More Noteworthy Nods
The new installments will take viewers back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery and co-defendant Brendan Dassey as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the State fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld. In doing so,...
Netflix announced on Tuesday that executive producers/directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are in production on new episodes of the true crime series, which earlier this month netted a half-dozen Emmy nominations, including for Outstanding Documentary or Non-Fiction Series.
RelatedEmmy Nominations: Making a Murderer Slays and More Noteworthy Nods
The new installments will take viewers back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery and co-defendant Brendan Dassey as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the State fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld. In doing so,...
- 7/19/2016
- TVLine.com
Netflix today announces that Executive Producers / Directors, Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, are in production on new episodes of the Emmy-nominated Making A Murderer. The new installments will take fans of the acclaimed documentary series back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery, and his co-defendant, Brendan Dassey, as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the State fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld.
This next chapter will provide an in-depth look at the high-stakes post-conviction process, as well as, the emotional toll the process takes on all involved.
The episodes will offer exclusive access to Avery’s new lawyer Kathleen Zellner and Dassey’s legal team, led by Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin, as well as intimate access to the families and characters close to the case.
Creators, Ricciardi and Demos said:
“We are extremely grateful for the tremendous response to, and support of,...
This next chapter will provide an in-depth look at the high-stakes post-conviction process, as well as, the emotional toll the process takes on all involved.
The episodes will offer exclusive access to Avery’s new lawyer Kathleen Zellner and Dassey’s legal team, led by Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin, as well as intimate access to the families and characters close to the case.
Creators, Ricciardi and Demos said:
“We are extremely grateful for the tremendous response to, and support of,...
- 7/19/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Making a Murderer‘s case is being reopened.
Netflix announced on Tuesday that executive producers/directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are in production on new episodes of the true crime series, which earlier this month netted a half-dozen Emmy nominations, including for Outstanding Documentary or Non-Fiction Series.
The new installments will take viewers back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery and co-defendant Brendan Dassey as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the State fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld. In doing so, the news episodes will deliver exclusive access to Avery’s new lawyer,...
Netflix announced on Tuesday that executive producers/directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are in production on new episodes of the true crime series, which earlier this month netted a half-dozen Emmy nominations, including for Outstanding Documentary or Non-Fiction Series.
The new installments will take viewers back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery and co-defendant Brendan Dassey as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the State fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld. In doing so, the news episodes will deliver exclusive access to Avery’s new lawyer,...
- 7/19/2016
- TVLine.com
“Making a Murderer” is set to return to Netflix with new episodes that are already in production. The coming installments will follow up with convicted murderer Steven Avery and his co-defendant, Brendan Dassey, as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions. Meanwhile, the State of Wisconsin fights to have their life sentences upheld. Providing an in-depth look at the high-stakes post-conviction process — and the emotional toll the process takes on all involved — the new episodes will offer exclusive access to Avery’s new lawyer Kathleen Zellner and Dassey’s legal team, led by Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin,...
- 7/19/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
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