Witness who satisfied clamour for conviction

Article Abstract:

The evidence of Barry Thompson in the trial and subsequent conviction of Michael Stone for the murders of Lin and Megan Russell is now discredited, according to Stone's defence team. Judges must now decide whether Stone should be released or face a new trial.

Author: Peachey, Paul
Courts, Judicial Procedures NEC, Testimony, Judicial process, False imprisonment, Thompson, Barry

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Stone's fate will be decided by jail 'confession.'

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The retrial of Michael Stone, who was jailed in 1998 for the murders of Lin and Megan Russell and the attempted murder of Josie Russell, is discussed. The retrial will be based on whether the main prosecution witness, Damien Daley, told the truth.

Author: Peachey, Paul
Violent Crime NEC, Police Protection, Planning, Violent crimes, New trials

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Josie ran, but he caught her and took her back

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A retrial of Michael Stone has found him guilty of the murder of Lin and Megan Russell and the attempted murder of Josie Russell in Jul 1996. The original verdict was quashed because one of the witnesses was deemed to be unreliable.

Author: Peachey, Paul

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Cases, Murder, Stone, Michael
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