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Litigation

Aug. 29, 2001

Court Reporter's Error Helps Overturn Conviction

SAN FRANCISCO - A U.S. District judge was right to overturn the murder convictions of two San Bernardino men based on a finding that their constitutional rights were violated when a court reporter read back portions of trial testimony to jurors without the judge, prosecutors or defense attorneys present.

By Jason W. Armstrong
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - A U.S. District judge was right to overturn the murder convictions of two San Bernardino men based on a finding that their constitutional rights were violated when a court reporter read back portions of trial testimony to jurors without the judge, prosecu...

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