On Thursday, the State Supreme Court Appellate division overturned the murder conviction of a Marine reservist. With more on the court’s decision is our Legal Eagle, Paul DerOhannesian.
On Thursday, the State Supreme Court Appellate division overturned the murder conviction of a Marine reservist. A jury found 28-year-old Kevin Murphy guilty in the 2006 killing of a man during a fight on Hudson Avenue in Albany.
Even though Murphy asked for a lawyer during questioning by Albany Police, a recording of a phone call he made to his family while he was in custody was played during the trial. Should it have been considered admissible evidence? Is this all just a technicality? Here do discuss the court's decision is our Legal Eagle Paul DerOhannesian.