var brightcovePhotoVideoID = '2766529789001'; var PhotoVideoButtonCaption = 'Play'; With a new trial ordered for Michael Skakel, a defense lawyer for the Kennedy cousin serving time in the 1975 slaying of a neighbor said he will seek his release from prison on bond. Skakel's conviction was set aside Wednesday by a Connecticut judge, Thomas Bishop, who ruled that Skakel's trial attorney failed to adequately represent him when he was found guilty in 2002. Bridgeport State's Attorney John Smriga said prosecutors will appeal the decision. Skakel's current attorney, Hubert Santos, said he expects to file a motion for bail on Thursday. If a judge approves it,...
- 10/24/2013
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
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