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20 hours ago · The defense motion argues that Read cannot face retrial for the two charges on which the jury would have found her innocent, saying that she is protected by the ‘Double Jeopardy’ clause in the U.S. Constitution that prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for the same crime after a verdict is reached.
5 hours ago · The defense filing references the Double Jeopardy clause in the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution that prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for substantially the same crime. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office immediately announced plans to retry Read on the same counts she faced in her first trial.
4 hours ago · The double jeopardy clause provides that no person shall "be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb." The day after the mistrial was declared, ...
1 hour ago · The defense filing references the Double Jeopardy clause in the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution that prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for substantially the same crime.
20 hours ago · The defense motion argues that Read cannot face retrial for the two charges on which the jury would have found her innocent, saying that she is protected by the double jeopardy clause in the U.S. Constitution that prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for the same crime after a verdict is reached.
Jul 9, 2024 · The defense motion argues that Read should not face a new trial on the two counts on which the jury would have found her not guilty, arguing that she is protected by the “double jeopardy” clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits anyone from being tried twice for the same crime after a verdict.
2 hours ago · Read’s filing references the double jeopardy clause in the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution — which prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for substantially the same crime — in ...
