Michael A. Mello Papers, Series 1 News Clippings, Binder 4

Spaziano's lawyer says state lied

Michael Mello claims Gov. Chiles' office misrepresented a key witness' videotaped statement. The governor's office denies the charge.

By Diane Rado

TALLAHASSEE – A war of words has erupted and last-ditch…

Spaziano prepares for death

-Even though a witness in his case retracted key testimony, the convicted murderer reportedly fears the worst.

By Diane Rado

TALLAHASSEE - He has been on Florida's death row for nearly 20 years, outliving four…

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Case shows changing role of governors in death appeals
By John D. McKinnon
Herald Legal Correspondent

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TALLAHASSEE -- Joe Spaziano, scheduled to die this month in Florida's electric chair,…

[heading] Attorney problems complicate Spaziano case

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A convicted killer scheduled for execution Sept. 21 in Florida’s electric chair is being represented during what may be the last three weeks of his life by an…

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Reveal report on Spaziano

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Gov. Lawton Chiles should reveal the substance of a special state investigation of the evidence used to convict Death Row resident Joseph Spaziano.

The Florida Department of Law…

[heading] Spaziano insists he's innocent The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments today in the case of the rape-murder convict scheduled to die Sept. 21. By Ron Word[start of the first column]STARKE -- Outlaws motorcycle gang member Joseph…

[start page][heading]Spaziano speaks out about his executionBudget cuts are closing the organization that would have done much of his legal work.By David Greenberg[Image] David Greenberg[caption] Joseph Spaziano struggles for words at Florida State…

[heading]'Crazy Joe' lawyers to square off todayBy Mark SilvaCapital Bureau Chief[start of the first column]TALLAHASSEE - Florida's Supreme Court today will examine the case of "Crazy Joe" Spaziano, who faces the electric chair in two weeks, although…

[heading] The supreme question[subheading] Hear for 'Crazy Joe' The State Supreme Court today weights a case that never should have reached death's brink.[start of the first column]Today the Florida Supreme Court will hear, possibly for the last…

[Start of the first page][Heading] Latest Spaziano appeal before high court today[subheading] The death row inmate is still claiming his innocence in the slaying of an 18-year-old.By Michael GriffinTallahassee Bureau Chief[first column]TALLAHASSEE –…

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Spaziano awaits decision

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TALLAHASSEE -- An attorney for Joseph "Crazy Joe" Spaziano asked the state Supreme Court for a chance to prove his client is innocent in the murder sending him to the electric chair…

[header]State News[Title]Spaziano case has court in quandaryBy Larry KaplowPalm Beach Post Capital Bureau[start of the first column]Tallahassee-Tensions over the controversial death sentence of Outlaws gang member Joe Spaziano surfaced in heated…

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Spaziano's attorney asks court to halt execution

By Diane Rado
Times Staff Writer

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Tallahassee – The attorney for Joseph “Crazy Joe” Spaziano appealed to Florida’s highest court on Thursday for a…

[start of page one][header]Despite the lack of paperwork, some justices seem to favor caution in the case, but has been under various appeals for the last 20 years and which the state wants to conclude. [title]Court Faces a Quandary on Spaziano…

[start of page 1] [header]  Florida Supreme Court  Court hears Spaziano's death appeal [subheading]  An attorney for convicted murder Joseph Spaziano says his client deserves a chance to prove his innocence. [start of the first column] An attorney…

[start of the first page][header]High court considers Spaziano[sub-header]‘Free form’ appeal requests new trialBy Michael GriffinTALLAHASSEE BUREAU CHIEF[start of the first column]TALLAHASSEE—A lawyer for Joseph “Crazy Joe” Spaziano took his client’s…

[Title] Spaziano awaits decision
[Author] The Associated Press
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Tallahassee--An attorney for Joseph "Crazy Joe" Spaziano asked the state supreme court for a chance to prove his client is innocent of the murder sending him to the…

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The Times-Union, Jacksonville, Friday, September 8, 1995

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Florida Report
Arguments heard in death appeal
By Jackie Hallifax
Associated Press

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Tallahassee— An attorney for Joseph “Crazy Joe” Spaziano…

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[photo caption: Joseph Spaziano]
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Spaziano case sent to Sanford for appeal

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The state Supreme Court said a lower court should decide whether to stay his execution.

By Michael Griffin and Jim Leusner
Of…

[heading]Spaziano hearing set, but stay rejectedState/Regional NewsThe Associated Press[start of the first column]Tallahassee- The Florida Supreme Court refused Friday to stay the execution of Joseph "Crazy Joe" Spaziano but ordered a lower court to…