Crime & Safety
Skakel Eyes April Trial for Chance at Freedom
The Kennedy cousin, convicted in 2002 of killing Martha Moxley in Greenwich, accuses his lawyer of inadequate defense.
Michael Skakel is once again gearing up to fight for his freedom.
The 52-year-old Kennedy cousin, who was convicted in 2002 for the murder of Martha Moxley in Greenwich in 1975, is due in court next month for a habeas corpus trial, where those incarcerated can challenge their imprisonment.
Skakel alleges his lawyer, Mickey Sherman, did not adequately defend him, the Danbury News Times reports.
Find out what's happening in Greenwichwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Skakel, who has maintained his innocence in Moxley's death, was denied parole in October. If he wins next month's trial, Skakel's conviction would be vacated, according to the News Times. The prosecution would then likely appeal that decision. After that, Skakel could also be tried again for the crime, but the prosecution might decide to drop the case.
Skakel is the nephew of Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy.
Find out what's happening in Greenwichwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
