Amero, former Norwich substitute teacher, has been granted a new trial in light of fresh forensic information.
Assistant State’s Attorney David Smith had argued in her first trial, that the evidence was “clear cut” Amero was at fault because she caused the pornography to appear on the computer.
Today, Smith said the state would take no position on Dow’s motion for a new trial, making it unlikely Amero will be tried again. Smith acknowledged erroneous information about the computer was presented during the first trial.
The Hartford Courant.
Rick Green
Amero Granted New Trial
Amero’s case became a hot issue for bloggers throughout the country, many of whom sharply criticized the guilty verdict. Strackbein criticized the bloggers today, saying they tried to “improperly influence” the court.
Say what…….
You may recall it was reported that the judge, Hillary Strackbein, was seen falling asleep during proceedings and made comments to the jury that she wanted the case over by the end of the week. Rather ironic at this point.
Someone had to be awake at the gate.
Brian Krebs from The Washington Post Substitute Teacher Granted New Trial in Porn Case
Is it over?
Alex Eckelberry, Some comments on the Julie Amero case
