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- Collection: Michael A. Mello Papers, Series 1 News Clippings, Binder 2, 1983-1994
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Mello's expertise adds diversity
This article discusses Mello's criminal justice resume, his fields of expertise and how he is beneficial as a professor at Vermont Law School.
Cutting appeals 'could be Catch-22'
Pan to eliminate state appeals for death row inmates may not speed up the legal process.
The Debate Over Capital Punishment: Facing the Death Penalty
McCarthy anayzles the flaws of executions in death row. Talking with soon to be victim of exectuion, Giarrantano, among others, McCarthy lays out how complicated the legal use of executions are, and how many people think rather too quickly when…
Death Row Inmate Wants to Study Law
Convicted killer Joe Giarratano hopes to elude Virginia's electric chair and study law in Vermont.
Legal Scholar on Death Row Fights to Halt Own Execution
Legal scholar Joseph Giarratano appeals to the Supreme Court in an attempt to commute his death sentence and save his life.
Wilder Grants Death Sentence Reversal
Governor L. Douglas Wilder commuted Joseph M. Giarratano's death sentence. Giarratano's sentence was reduced to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole in 13 years.
He's a jailhouse lawyer-and a condemned man
With new evidence, a man on death row may be released. He was convicted of the murder and rape of two women, confessed, and has withdrawn his confession to pursue his innocence.
A letter from death row
A newspaper article regarding capital punishment which includes a letter written by death row inmate Joe Giarratano. The Ninth Amendment is referenced addressing constitutional law and the existence of "unenumerated" rights outside those expressly…
Ruling Over DNA Testing To Have Impact
An article about the approval for use of DNA testing in federal court rulings.
Senseless Punishment Demands Justice
Columnist James Kilpatrick writing on death row inmate Joe Giarratano's court case; questioning conviction.
Grand Jury Sees Action
In recent months, the court system in the state of Vermont has seen a revival of the Grand jury. While the practice of calling for a Grand jury is legitimate, some question whether affording the prosecution such a powerful tool to indict does not…
Zimmerman's Decision Not Groundbreaking
Windsor County State's Attorney Patricia Zimmerman dropped a case that involved prosecuting a group charged with trespassing after having been denied entrance into bar because of the sexual orientation of their party.
Verdict 'stuns' Vt. law professor
Michael Mello gives his thoughts on the jury’s verdict of the Los Angeles police officers who beat Rodney King, who were found innocent.
Verdict shocks Cops, Lawyers
A recent verdict has acquitted four Los Angeles police officers for using excessive force on a black motorist. This verdict has drawn a mixed reaction from local police and attorneys.
Girmay Ruling May Affect Use Of Insanity Defense
Haile Selassie Girmay is a man accused of murdering two Dartmouth College students. He may use insanity as a defense, but that defense may be impacted by a ruling from Judge Peter Smith. Smith found that Girmay's taped confession will be permissible…
Carrying Out Grady Bill Could Be Troublesome
Concerns arise about vagueness with gun control bill supposed to tighten background checks.
Treatment Programs For Inmates Raise Deep Questions
An article about treatment programs in Vermont dealing with sexual and violent offenders. Programs in Vermont deal with the rehabilitation of inmates with questionable methods that some argue are not constitutional. Mello, Pithers, and Bush, three…
Porno Ban Is Assailed: Condition Imposed on Alleged Rapist Called Improper
Newspaper article analyzing the legality of a judges ruling to ban an alleged rapist from owning or viewing pornography. Michael Mello and other legal professionals give insight into the case.
Conditions of Release: Don't Watch Pornographic Movies
After a man views a pornographic movie, he rapes his wife and is charged with sexual assault. A judge rules that he can be released on bail only if he agrees not to possess or watch pornography.
Florida Court ruling could spare lives of some condemned inmates
The Flordia Court made a ruling to spare the lives of condemned inmates.