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Another Shot at Acquittal
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32:17 - 37:56 (05:38)

Michael’s defense attorneys move for a mistrial and then for an acquittal in light of the state’s flimsy case, granted notably by the absence of a certain witness, and the inconsistencies of previous testimonies.

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Prosecutors in the Michael Francke murder case have to deal with a new judge and some inconsistencies in testimony.
32:17 - 34:07 (01:49)
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True Crime
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Prosecutors in the Michael Francke murder case have to deal with a new judge and some inconsistencies in testimony. In this episode, hear about the impact of James McCray’s absence from the witness list and the introduction of new, albeit circumstantial, evidence.

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Another Shot at Acquittal
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MURDERED: Phylicia Simone Barnes Part 2
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Crime Junkie
Michael Dunn is acquitted of second degree murder in January 2015 after a judge reverses a mistrial ruling, leading to arguments over double jeopardy and a motion to dismiss the indictment.
34:07 - 36:13 (02:06)
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Michael Dunn
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Michael Dunn is acquitted of second degree murder in January 2015 after a judge reverses a mistrial ruling, leading to arguments over double jeopardy and a motion to dismiss the indictment.

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Another Shot at Acquittal
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MURDERED: Phylicia Simone Barnes Part 2
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Crime Junkie
Michael Peterson, accused of killing his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001, is facing a third trial in 2018 after spending six years in jail.
36:13 - 37:11 (00:58)
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Michael Peterson
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Michael Peterson, accused of killing his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001, is facing a third trial in 2018 after spending six years in jail. He has opted for just the judge to decide his verdict.

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Another Shot at Acquittal
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MURDERED: Phylicia Simone Barnes Part 2
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Crime Junkie
New prosecutors are assigned to investigate the mysterious death of adult film star, Felicia Tang, but they are unable to provide any evidence of Michael's alleged obsession with her, leading to his defense's argument that the state's theory makes no sense.
37:11 - 37:56 (00:44)
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True Crime
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New prosecutors are assigned to investigate the mysterious death of adult film star, Felicia Tang, but they are unable to provide any evidence of Michael's alleged obsession with her, leading to his defense's argument that the state's theory makes no sense.

Chapter
Another Shot at Acquittal
Episode
MURDERED: Phylicia Simone Barnes Part 2
Podcast
Crime Junkie