UNDATED (WTAQ) – The current and a former attorney for convicted murderer Steven Avery are hailing Friday’s decision by a federal judge overturning the conviction of Avery’s alleged co-conspirator Brendan Dassey.
Both Avery and Dassey were convicted in separate trials for the 2005 killing of 25-year-old photographer Teresa Halbach.
Jerome Buting, who teamed with Dean Strang, to defend Avery in his trial wrote these reactions on Twitter:
“Brendan Dassey writ granted to reverse his conviction. Justice finally strikes!“
“State of Wisconsin should accept federal court decision and drop case against Brendan Dassey. Avery is next. Time to go after real killer.”
“Would any jury, even WI, convict Brendan in a retrial? 19 million know he’s not guilty. 100 million more will, if retried.#MakingAMurderer“
Buting told FOX 17 Nashville, he was “not at all surprised” about the decision and was “expecting it, frankly.” Buting says he expects the state of Wisconsin to appeal the decision but “it’s clear the interrogation of Dassey was unlawful.”
Kathleen Zellner, who is currently handling Avery’s appeal, also posted her thoughts on Twitter:
“Justice for Brendan as another LE fabricated confession bites the dust. Convicting the innocent foiled by unbiased court.@MakingAMurderer“
“Brendan’s opinion shows cops made up crime story. Steven’s will show cops made up crime evidence.@MakingAMurderer@Endinsight“
The case was thrust into the national spotlight late last year with the release of the documentary “Making A Murderer” on Netflix, which cast doubt on the process used to convict Avery and Dassey.
