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An Update on Rodney Reed

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Every seat in the Court of Criminal Appeals' courtroom was filled today. and a line of his supporters stood outside the door.  All the local television stations were on the scene, as well as other print and broadcast journalists. KUT-FM's Nathan Bernier has filed, "Death Row Inmate Seeks Retrial," which includes a photograph of the crowd. News 8 Austin's Catie Beck covered the hearing and reports, "Rodney Reed makes renewed plea for new trial."  The link contains the streaming video.  Here's the beginning of her report:It was a significant day for Reed and his family because his defense lawyers made their case for new trial before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. It was a long-awaited day and they realize that this might be their final chance to fight for Reed's innocence...continue to full post

Full post as published by StandDown Texas Project on March 19, 2008 (boomark / email).