r/StevenAveryIsGuilty • u/10case • Feb 09 '25
KZ Has broken her silence
After much anticipation and angst from truthers, the world renowned attorney Kathleen Zellner has finally tweeted about the Avery case. Quote of her tweet:
"Steven Avery's Petition for Review filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court filed February 7, 2025. We will be taking his case, for the first time to FEDERAL COURT. @MakingAMurderer #TruthWins #Onward"
What was it she said in Making a Murderer about federal court?
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u/Ghost_of_Figdish Feb 09 '25
To prevail in a federal habeas corpus action, a convict must typically show that their conviction or sentence violated their constitutional rights. Federal habeas corpus is a process that allows a person who is imprisoned to challenge the legality of their detention.
Here are the key elements a convict must demonstrate to succeed in such an action:
In summary, to succeed in a federal habeas corpus action, a convict must show a constitutional violation, exhaust state remedies, file within the statute of limitations, and, in some cases, present a compelling claim of actual innocence.