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Re: State of Florida v. Spaziano
James M. Russ, an Orlando, Florida lawyer sends Mello his “professional admiration” for his work on the Spaziano case, as well as a memorandum by Spaziano to Judge Eaton and the State of Florida’s Memorandum of Law.
'Crazy Joe' is granted a reprieve
Joe Spaziano is granted a new hearing on his murder trial. Nine days before his execution date, the Florida Supreme Court has decided to hold Spaziano indefinitely to allow new evidence to be shown. Mello is kicked off the Spaziano case due Mello…
Governor asked to free 'Crazy Joe'
This is an article describing the admittance that a testimony previously given in trial of Joe Spaziano was false. Spaziano's lawyer Michael Mello has asked the governor to free Spaziano, while the police are certain that Spaziano is still the…
Polygraph exam is postponed in 22-year-old case
The polygraph examination of Tony Dilisio, the key witness in both the rape and the murder trials of Joe Spaziano, is postponed. The rape victim's mother believes that Spaziano is guilty. Michael Mello, Spaziano's former lawyer, has returned to the…
A witness says he lied, but the execution is on
A witness in the Spaziano case says that he lied and fabricated the story of Spaziano murdering a young Orlando women.
Men at MWC: Second Class?
Students argue the state of gender equality among the students at MWC seven years after it was made coed.
Possible Death Penalty Affects Approaches to Bomb Trial
A recent bombing done by an Indiana man killed one and injured another Vermont resident. The perpetrator Chris Dean is being held without bond and is subject to Federal laws surrounding the death penalty. This has ignited a debate in Vermont as the…
Parents Jailed for Refusing to Testify Against Son
A description of the consequences faced by the parents of a man on trial for rape. The parents refused to testify against their son citing parent-Child Privilege.
Justices grant stay to Spaziano
The Florida State Supreme Court halted Joseph Spaziano's execution.
Lawyer backs out of condemned man's hearing
Joseph "Crazy Joe" Spaziano is left without representation in the upcoming trial against him. In his appeal to a death sentence, his lawyer, Michael Mello, stepped down in protest of this trial, arguing that is it a sham.
Spaziano's attorney asks court to halt execution
Joe Spaziano's attorney, Michael Mello, appeals the Florida Supreme Court to halt the execution.
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'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.
Essay-writing lawyer rejoins killer's case
Two newspaper articles from the Orlando Sentinel published on Sunday June 18th, 1995. The articles focused on how Michael Mello re-entered the case of Joseph Spaziano. Mello also opposed giving Anthony Dilisio, a witness in the Joseph Spaziano case a…
A phony trial and a crucial issue: Justice
On January 21, 1996, the Miami Herald reported that Tony DiLisio admitted to lying in his testimony in the Spaziano trial twenty years prior.
Man in the middle, a reappraisal
Article explores the political career of Bob Graham as he considers whether to run for governor again. In order, to measure his success the Florida Trend Magazine is looking at the his political record in both Tallahassee, FL and Washington, DC.…
Professor Aids Kaczynski's Defense
This article discusses Michael Mello's opinion on using Kaczynski's personal diary as evidence against him in a court of law.
Martin receives stay of execution
Before Martins execution he was grated more time to study his case before making a final ruling. It could possibly be six months to one year before any final appeals in the case are resolved. With the time originally given it was highly impossible…
Killer Loses Life-term Appeal
An article recounting the murder of Florida police officer John Kennedy, and the two trials and life-term sentencing of the accused murderer Willie Clayton Simpson.