the Florida Supreme Court ordered a new trial for William Michael Kopsho.
the Florida Supreme Court ordered a new trial for William Michael Kopsho.
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the Florida Supreme Court ordered a new trial for William Michael Kopsho. Witnesses testified he shot his 21-year-old wife, Lynn Ann Kopsho (“Lynn”) on October 27, 2000.Kopsho, then 47, was arrested that same day.
He was sentenced to death in April 2005.
The justices found Circuit Judge David B. Eddy erred by refusing to dismiss a prospective juror for cause. The prospective juror said he believed Kopsho should be required to testify at his trial although defendants have a constitutional right to remain silent.
The justices found Circuit Judge David B. Eddy erred by refusing to dismiss a prospective juror for cause. The prospective juror said he believed Kopsho should be required to testify at his trial although defendants have a constitutional right to remain silent.
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- (Sources: Associated Press, 24/05/2007)
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