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legal2 years ago

"Michael Skakel, Kennedy Cousin, Files Lawsuit Against Town and Ex-Cop Over Wrongful Murder Conviction"

Michael Skakel, a relative of the Kennedy family, is suing the town of Greenwich and a former police investigator for alleged malicious prosecution and civil rights violations after his murder conviction for the 1975 death of Martha Moxley was overturned in 2018. Skakel, who served over 11 years in prison, claims the investigator withheld evidence and targeted him to convict a "Kennedy Cousin." The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages over $15,000, and the defendants have yet to respond.

via POLITICO|
##kennedyfamily#lawsuit
legaljustice2 years ago

"Kennedy Cousin Skakel Files Lawsuit Against Greenwich for 'Wrongful' 1975 Moxley Murder Case Conviction"

Michael Skakel has filed a lawsuit against the town of Greenwich and former detective Frank Garr, alleging civil rights violations during the investigation of the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. Skakel, a relative of the Kennedy family and Moxley's neighbor, was convicted in 2002 but had his conviction vacated in 2018. The lawsuit accuses authorities of ignoring evidence, intimidating witnesses, and pursuing Skakel for fame and potential financial gain. Skakel's attorney asserts it's time for accountability and for the untold stories of the wrongful conviction to be heard.

via Patch|
##civilrights#greenwichlawsuit
legal2 years ago

"Michael Skakel Files Lawsuit Against Greenwich and Ex-Officer Over Wrongful Murder Conviction"

Michael Skakel, a Kennedy cousin whose 2002 murder conviction was overturned in 2018, is suing the lead investigator and the town of Greenwich, Connecticut, for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations. Skakel was convicted for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley but was released after serving over 11 years in prison when his conviction was overturned due to inadequate defense. The lawsuit alleges that the investigator, Frank Garr, withheld evidence and targeted Skakel despite knowing of other potential suspects, leading to Skakel's wrongful conviction and imprisonment. Skakel seeks unspecified damages over $15,000 for the alleged misconduct that led to his conviction and subsequent time served.

via The Associated Press|
##kennedyfamily#lawsuit