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Spaziano hearing set, but stay rejected
The Florida Supreme Court refused to stay the execution of Joseph Spaziano but ordered a lower court to hold a hearing into his claim of innocence.
Spaziano insists he's innocent
Spaziano later claims his innocence in court and Gov. Lawton Chiles delayed Spaziano's execution based on this information.
Spaziano lawyer: Hearing a 'sham'
This newspaper article from "The Herald," in Tallahassee, FL describes Michael Mello's fight for a stay of execution for his client, "Crazy Joe" Spaziano. His fight was being challenged by the state's "secret evidence" that was to prove his guilt,…
Spaziano may lack lawyer for hearing
Spaziano's lawyer, Michael Mellow, is worried that he will not be prepared to make a convincing argument on behalf of his client because new evidence has come to light.
Spaziano prepares for death
Spaziano prepares for his execution by trying to mend relationships with family and making provisions for his daughter. Controversy over his case has grown since key witness Anthony Dilisio recanted his testimony. Dilisio speaks about his feelings of…
Spaziano speaks out about his execution
Two weeks before Spaziano's scheduled execution, he insists his innocence in the murder of Laura Lynn Harberts. Spaziano feels helpless as he is declined a last-minute defense effort by the state of Florida.
Spaziano to take case to governor instead of courts
Spaziano's lawyers want him to be declared innocent and pardoned by Governor Chiles. One of the key witnesses for Spaziano's original case admitted he lied in his original witness testimony.
Spaziano wins stay of execution
Joe Spaziano, nicknamed "Crazy Joe" was granted a stay of execution from the Florida Supreme Court.. The court ordered a new hearing, that will be held no later than November 15th. Mr. Spaziano has refused to see a state appointed attorney, after…
Spaziano's attorney asks court to halt execution
Joe Spaziano's attorney, Michael Mello, appeals the Florida Supreme Court to halt the execution.
Spaziano's lawyer files new requests
Michael Mello files a new request in Joseph Spaziano's case.
Spaziano's lawyer says state lied
Michael Mello, Spaziano's lawyer accuses Governor Chiles' office of lying and possibly tampering with evidence. Star witness in the case recants statement.
Spaziano's lawyer slams state probe
Michael Mello confronts the FDLE on their weak case against Joe Spaziano.
Spaziano's lawyer wants off case
Lawyer for Joseph Spaziano, Michael Mello, asks The Florida Bar if he should remain on the case. Due to lack of time and money, Mello finds this case hindered.
State high court orders hearing for Spaziano
The Florida Supreme Court refuses to stay the execution of Joseph Spaziano, but orders a lower court to hold hearing. In a 4-3 split, the minority opinion believed that Spaziano deserved an indefinite stay of execution.
State joins death row suit
The article discusses Florida joining the lawsuit against the federal government to stop the federal government from mandating the appointment of lawyers to death row inmates for appeals. The article also accounts for the different opinions of state…
States Streamline Machinery of Death
After the deaths of Billy Bailey and John Albert Taylor, states are being faced with how to go about offering the most humane capital punishment.
Stop the bad rap on hypnosis
The vice president of a Miami hypnosis center argues for the legitimacy and value of hypnosis.
Student Demonstration
Mike Mello, former president of the MWC Chapter of NORML, speaks at Friday's demonstration held on Westmoreland Green to protest the suspension of four of the five students arrested in Madison last week.
Students Discuss Rape Prevention
A newspaper article by Michael Mello on the discussion of rape prevention at Mary Washington College
Students Survey Damage
Students survey the damage after a traveller collapsed on the Auditorium's stage.