Miracle Verdict in Greensboro

May 30, 2007

News Update 5.30.07

North Carolina

In Durham, a jury has begun its deliberations in the Todd Boggess murder trial. Boggess was once sentenced to death for the crime in question, but his conviction was overturned due to judge error.

In Greensboro, William James Schreiber given two life sentences in “miracle verdict.” Schreiber was convicted of murder last week in the deaths of his girlfriend and her infant daughter.

Elsewhere

In Texas, a key witness against Cathy Lynn Henderson has changed his mind. Henderson is scheduled to die on June 13, but the doctor who insisted at trial that the death was not an accident now says he can’t be sure.

The Onion has an interesting prediction for what the Supreme Court will decide in the Panetti case. (Satire alert)