MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) – Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel says a decision on whether the state will re-try Brendan Dassey for his role in the murder of Teresa Halbach will come before the 90-day court deadline.
“I think it’s going to come sooner than that,” Schimel said during an appearance in Milwaukee, according to FOX 11.
Dassey, who was 16 at the time, was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the murder of Halbach. His uncle, Steven Avery, was also convicted and give a life prison term.
But earlier this month, a federal judge ruled that investigators violated Dassey’s constitutional rights by making false promises in order to get him to admit his alleged role in the murder.
Schimel says the state is exploring every option.
“There are a number of different directions that this case can go,” said Schimel, “before we make a determination of what option we’ll pursue, we are going to want to give Teresa Halbach’s family an opportunity to have some input.”
He added the state has been in contact with Halbach’s family.
“We’ve been in communication with them and we’ll continue to outline for them all of the different options, what the likelihood of best success are for each one,” he said.
Halbach’s family has not spoken publicly about Dassey’s conviction being overturned.
The state’s decision needs to be made by November 10th.
