An attorney convicted of tax evasion is blaming his high-profile partner's financial troubles, an accusation that could have implications for Kennedy cousin Michal Skakel's murder case.
KEY DOCUMENTS
New Trial Denied
Despite Skakel's claim of new suspects, a Conn. superior court denied his request for a new trial.- Appeals Court Ruling
The state's highest court in Jan. 2006 upheld Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel's murder conviction (PDF). - Skakel's Reaction
Skakel wrote this handwritten reaction the appeals court ruling from his jail cell. - Diary Excerpts
Martha Moxley wrote about her problems with Michael Skakel in her diary, excerpts of which were entered into evidence. - Book Proposal
Michael Skakel's outline for an autobiography. - Libel Suit
This lawsuit was filed against the weekly Greenwich Post newspaper for an article alleging Skakel and his brother committed a robbery a week before Martha Moxley's death. - Sutton Report
Private eyes hired by the Skakels turned up damning evidence. - Probable Cause Ruling
A juvenile judge found enough evidence to indict Skakel. - More key documents
A judge denied Michael Skakel's bid for a new trial Thursday, rejecting the Kennedy cousin's claim that two other men committed a 1975 killing that sent him to prison, his attorney said.
The retired Greenwich, Conn., police detective who dusted off the Martha Moxley murder case in the mid-1990s and closed it with the arrest of Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel denied Tuesday that a book he collaborated on influenced his investigation or motivated him in any way.
A lawyer for Michael Skakel sparred Friday with a former newspaper reporter credited with reviving the Martha Moxley murder investigation in the mid-1990s, charging that the journalist and the lead investigator on the case had a secret book deal that influenced the prosecution.
The high-profile lawyer who unsuccessfully defended Ethel Kennedy's nephew against charges he murdered a 15-year-old neighbor in 1975 says a composite sketch of another suspect could have helped acquit Michael Skakel.
The man at the center of Michael Skakel's bid for a new trial described his whereabouts on the night of Martha Moxley's murder in a taped interview played in open court Wednesday, saying he and two other men encountered several people on the night she was killed.
Nearly five years after a jury rejected claims by Michael Skakel that any of a number of other suspects killed 15-year-old Martha Moxley in 1975, Skakel's cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testified that he believes two other men were involved in the brutal murder.
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NEW TRIAL MOTION
- •April 17, 2007
Lawyers set to begin arguing for new murder trial - •April 11, 2007
Report: Skakel plans to call Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at request for new trial - •Aug. 31, 2006
Attorney: Man key to appeal invokes Fifth Amendment - •June 29, 2006
Defense: Man implicated in killing refuses to testify - •May 1, 2006
Skakel defense identifies men implicated in murder - •March 31, 2006
Judge: Defense must ID pair allegedly implicated in murder - •Feb. 7, 2006
Defense refuses to ID pair implicated in murder - •Feb. 3, 2006
Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel settles libel suit
THE APPEAL
- •Aug. 30, 2005:
Skakel requests new trial - •Jan. 14, 2005:
Defense points to legal loophole in appeal - •Jan. 12, 2005:
Skakel lawyers set to appeal conviction - •Aug. 27, 2004:
Defense files new challenge to murder conviction - •June 24, 2004:
Prosecutors urge judge to uphold conviction - •Nov. 24, 2003:
Skakel files appeal with highest Conn. court - •Sept. 7, 2003:
Kobe relative implicates friends - •Feb. 6, 2003:
RFK, Dunne battle it out in print - •Jan. 10, 2003:
RFK Jr. proclaims cousin innocent in magazine article - •Jan. 7, 2003:
Skakel not allowed to attend father's funeral - •Nov. 18, 2002:
High school student receives letter from Skakel - •Oct. 2, 2002:
Skakel book set to be published - •Sept. 26, 2002:
High court agrees to hear Skakel appeal - •Oct. 10, 2002:
Lawyer describes relationship with media - •Sept. 18, 2002:
Defense lawyers file appeal - •Sept. 9, 2002:
Skakel seeks release pending appeal
SENTENCING
- •Aug. 29, 2002:
Skakel gets 20 to life - •Aug. 28, 2002:
Judge denies last-minute bid for a new trial - •Aug. 28, 2002:
Skakel's troubled life the 'runt of the litter' - •Victim impact statement:
From Martha Moxley's mother - •Letter of support:
From Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - •Aug. 28, 2002:
Supporters ask for leniency in Skakel sentencing - •Aug. 13, 2002:
Could Skakel get bail while awaiting appeal? - •June 13, 2002:
Skakel makes a bid for a new trial
VERDICT
- •June 7, 2002:
Skakel found guilty of murder - •Verdict analysis:
What went wrong? - •Jurors speak out:
Why they voted to convict
REBUTTAL & CLOSINGS
- •June 6, 2002:
Jury update, day three - •June 5, 2002:
Jurors request readbacks on day two - •June 3, 2002:
Lawyers present strikingly different views of evidence - •May 30, 2002:
Reporter's notebook: Who is Skakel talking to? - •May 29, 2002:
Skakel's sister testifies, confusing alibi
DEFENSE'S CASE
- •Analysis: The defense's case
- •May 28, 2002:
Defense rests, tries to shore up alibi - •May 23, 2002:
Witnesses: School encouraged abuse - •May 23, 2002:
Former students say Skakel was bullied - •May 23, 2002:
Kennedy babysitter testifies - •May 22, 2002:
Witness gives Skakel an alibi
PROSECUTION'S CASE
- •Analysis: The prosecution's case
- •May 21, 2002:
Witness: Skakel feared he would be accused - •May 21, 2002:
Witness: Skakel joked about killing at a party - •May 20, 2002:
Witnesses: Skakel said he masturbated in a tree the night of the killing - •May 17, 2002:
Jurors hear testimony from the grave - •May 17, 2002:
Motive: Sibling rivalry? - •May 16, 2002:
On Thursday, classmate testified Skakel said 'I did it' - •May 15, 2002:
Hairdresser: Skakel claimed he had killed - •May 15, 2002:
Defendant's father takes the stand - •May 14, 2002:
Tutor's ex-wife: No confession - •May 13, 2002:
Police wanted to arrest Michael's brother, Thomas - •May 13, 2002:
Tutor wavers on the stand - •May 10, 2002: Lawyers argue over tutor's statements
- •May 9, 2002:
Former tutor, suspect testifies - •May 9, 2002:
Witness: Skakel 'probably' drove away in car before dog began barking - •May 8, 2002:
Retired police captain: Investigators wanted to charge Skakel brother
OPENINGS & JURY SELECTION
- •May 7, 2002:
Openings, victim's mother and brother testify - •April 18, 2002:
Skakel jury complete - •April 5, 2002:
Key issues emerge in jury selection - •April 2, 2002:
Jury selection begins
PRETRIAL
- •April 29, 2002: School founder: Skakel threatened teacher's wife
- •April 26, 2002:
Defense focuses on live-in tutor - •April 25, 2002:
Defense argues to admit evidence regarding tutor - •March 22, 2002:
Prosecutor seeks to limit polygraph testimony - •March 15, 2002:
Sherman drafts son for defense team - •March 5, 2002:
Reporters prepare to cover trial - •Feb. 22, 2002:
Trial moved to Norwalk - •Jan. 25, 2002:
Trial witness list leaked - •Jan. 15, 2002:
Skakel prosecutor wants to make opening - •Jan. 9, 2002:
Skakel's DNA sought by prosecutors - •Dec. 19, 2001:
Trial set for April - •Dec. 11, 2001:
Judge rejects statute of limitations argument - •Nov. 19, 2001:
Skakel's appeal denied - •Sept. 25, 2001:
Judge hears arguments - •Aug. 10, 2001:
Dead witness could still testify - •Aug. 8, 2001:
Key witness Gregory Coleman found dead - •May 31, 2001:
Prosecutors argue against motion to dismiss - •May 22, 2001:
Judge says trial cannot be televised - •April 20, 2001:
Skakel must face murder charges - •Feb. 21, 2001:
Skakel arraigned as adult - •Jan. 31, 2001:
Judge sends case to adult court - •Oct. 20, 2000:
Judge hears testimony on transfer issue - •Oct. 17, 2000:
In similar Ohio case, court chooses adult venue - •Oct. 5, 2000:
Skakel attorney seeks hearing on report
PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING
- •Aug. 17, 2000:
Judge finds cause, postpones call on venue - •June 29, 2000:
Probable cause hearing concludes - •June 29, 2000:
Closing arguments presented at hearing - •June 28, 2000:
Classmates: Skakel never confessed to murder - •June 27, 2000:
Defense to call classmates, doctor - •June 23, 2000:
Skakel hearing a sad reunion - •June 21, 2000:
Childhood friend: Skakel admitted to being at crime scene - •June 21, 2000:
Garage testimony may be key for defense - •June 21, 2000:
Skakel schoolmate grilled on alleged confession - •June 20, 2000:
Classmates tell of rehab confession by Skakel - •June 20, 2000:
Man tells of rehab confession by Skakel - •June 20, 2000:
Kennedy kin's "mini-trial" opens
THE INVESTIGATION
- •March 14, 2000:
Skakel arraigned, says they have 'wrong guy' - •March 13, 2000:
Skakel set to appear at in juvenile court - •Feb. 8, 2000:
Arraignment postponed pending media ruling - •Feb. 8, 2000:
Skakel to be arraigned as juvenile - •Jan. 19, 2000:
Kennedy kin charged in 1975 killing
CASE IN BRIEF
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Teenager Martha Moxley was beaten to death with a golf club in 1975, but it took almost 27 years before her neighbor, Michael Skakel, would be convicted of her murder. Skakel is the nephew of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.
BACKGROUND
SPECIAL REPORTS
CHATS
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•Theodore Olson
Ex-Solicitor General talks about leading Supreme Court appeal
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•John Springer
Courttv.com reporter on the appeal
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•Jane Crawford
Reporter discusses the trial
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•Mickey Sherman
Skakel's trial lawyer chats
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•Marge Stevens
Radio journalist on jury selection
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