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Prometheus
A review of the small Mary Washington College newspaper, Prometheus, by Michael Mello.
Professor worked on final Bundy appeals
Michael Mello gave advice to Ted Bundy and his legal counsel.
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.
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…
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.
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…
Pensacolian halts man's execution
Anthony Dilisio, a car upholsterer and restorer, recanted a twenty year old testimony made on May 13, 1975 that placed Joseph Spaziano on death row for the murders of two people in 1976. At the time of the testimony, Dilisio, then a sixteen year…
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.
Parent-child privilege has little precedent
No state recognize the child/parent privilege when it comes to testifying in court cases. Many argue they should appeal to the Supreme Court.
Paranoid Flames
Mike Mello wrote to the Editor on November 1, 1976. He said that although the school claims to keep records of students' extracurricular activities, he has substantial evidence that shows otherwise. He believes that students should be able to join…
Panel: Jurors Should Decide the Fate of Killers
An article in support of juries having the final say in death penalty cases. Says that judges should not have the ability to overrule a jury decision.
Outlaw case testimony not flawed, lawyer says
Joseph Spaziano was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Laura Lynn Harberts in 1973. Prior to his execution a stay was granted due to media reports casting doubt on Tony Dilisio's testimony. While the FDLE is continuing to investigate…
One more detour on Spaziano's long road to freedom
Joe Spaziano was suspected and accused of the murder of two young women in 1973 as a result of the statement from Anthony DiLisio.
Obeying The Law: Another Opinon
An article by Micheal Mello questioning the law and how the law should be followed.
Not The Michael Mello I Know
Paul J. Perkins writes a response letter to the Valley News editor describing his former law professor Michael Mello. Perkins writes about his pro bono work on the Spaziano case and general advocacy on capital punishment reform as well as the…
No One Should Die When the Jury Votes for Life
Newspaper article written by Michael A. Mello, discussing Florida's capital sentencing statute in 1985.
New Judicial Court Upholds Due Process:
Court Dismisses Charges
A newspaper article written by Helen McFalls, discussing a decision made by the Mary Washington College Judicial Court to overturn charges brought on Anne Knight regarding a unauthorized dorm room visit by her boyfriend. Defended by Michael Mello,…
NACDL Co-Sponsors Death Penalty Conference
The article describes the Annual Capital Punishment Conference and the issues it deals with. It also tells of the Conference's lack of funding and how the NACDL (National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) stepped in to sponsor the event. The…
MWC Establishes Campus NORML
The establishment of the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws (NORML) at Mary Washington College was the first attempt by any college in Virginia to have this organization on campus. With acting president Michael Mello, MWC NORML will…
Murder charge reduced in Allen case
Charges against Jeffrey Allen in the shooting death of Richard Allen have been reduced from first-degree to second-degree murder.