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Obeying The Law: Another Opinon
An article by Micheal Mello questioning the law and how the law should be followed.
Response To Rusk Critics
A reaction from Micheal Mello about an article he published regarding a visitor to the Mary Washington.
Affirmative Action at MWC
Michael A. Mello wrote this article on affirmative action in the MWC admissions process.
Clemency sought in death case
The article discusses a plea for clemency in the death sentence of a motorcycle gang member after the key witness for the prosecution recanted their testimony.
Chiles orders execution of killer
Governor Chiles orders the execution of Joe Spaziano after new evidence from witnesses is presented. Spaziano's attorney, Michael Mello, is reported as believing this information from the witnesses is fraudulent.
Spaziano gets stay of execution
On September 13, 1995, Joe Spaziano gets an indefinite stay of execution from the Florida Supreme Court. In addition, Spaziano's lawyers get a chance to prepare their case while Mello runs into legal trouble
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.
Court Refuses to Grant Delay in Execution
This source is about a man named Aubry Dennis Adams, who was given the death penalty after being convicted of murder. Mike Mello was his defense attorney, and was attempting to get Adam's case reheard on the grounds that the jury was biased.
Joe Spaziano gets fifth death warrant
An updating of the case of Joe Spaziano as he receives his fifth death warrant, and a recounting of the last few events surrrounding Spaziano's trial.
'Crazy Joe' appeal request on hold
The Florida Supreme Court has put a hold on "Crazy Joe" Spaziano's latest appeal attempt because the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is still investigating his murder case to figure out if there is any new evidence.
Fired For Saving His Client's Life
Michael Mello is fired for trying to save Joseph Spaziano's life.
'Mello's responsible for Spaziano's life'
Michael Mello successfully argued for Joe Spaziano to receive a fair trial by refusing to show up to a hearing for which he had been given a week to prepare and highlighting that Spaziano was being denied effective assistance of counsel, he shamed…
Carrying Out Grady Bill Could Be Troublesome
Concerns arise about vagueness with gun control bill supposed to tighten background checks.
Individual Rights and Responsibilities
An article about various bills and interests that the Committee on Individual Rights and Responsibilities in the Florida Bar supports.
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…
Criticism Should Lead to Action
This is a newspaper article written in response to criticisms of the MWC Newspaper "The Bullet".
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.
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…
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.
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.…