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Retired detective loses defamation case against Netflix over his portrayal in Making a Murderer
Netflix aired the Making a Murderer series in 2015.
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Court rejects new trial bid in Making A Murderer case
Steven Avery is serving a life sentence for the 2005 killing of Teresa Halbach, a case that became the focus of a popular Netflix series.
'I am innocent': Making A Murderer offender Brendan Dassey has pardon bid rejected
He will be eligible for parole in 2048.
Making A Murderer's Dean Strang says true crime can be either 'destructive' or 'thought-provoking'
Dean Strang spoke to TheJournal.ie about the true-crime boom, the Irish judicial system, and the impact Trump has had on the courts.
US Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal by Brendan Dassey of Netflix's Making a Murderer
Dassey was 16 years old when he confessed to authorities that he had joined his uncle in a murder.
America's highest court to decide if it will hear Making A Murderer case
The court will decide whether to hear Brendan Dassey’s case.
Major setback for Making a Murderer's Brendan Dassey as court decides he must stay jailed
It wasn’t immediately clear if Dassey’s legal team would appeal to the US Supreme Court.
Steven Avery denied a request for a new trial
Avery’s conviction was the subject of a popular Netflix documentary.
Judge rules that Brendan Dassey's confession was coerced and he should be freed
The only option left to authorities is to appeal the case to the US Supreme Court.
Dean Strang on Steven Avery: 'I'm very hopeful that they will discover new evidence and get him back in court'
Strang was speaking today in Dublin.
Nearly 24 hours from freedom, Brendan Dassey's release from prison has been blocked
His conviction has been overturned but State prosecutors are appealing that decision.
Making a Murderer's Brendan Dassey is about to be freed
His conviction was overturned over the summer.
Steven Avery of 'Making A Murderer' to claim DNA evidence was planted in initial trial
Avery’s appeal follows the decision to overturn the conviction of co-accused Brendan Dassey.
Explainer: What happens next to Brendan Dassey of Making A Murderer?
After his his conviction was overturned, he may be released from prison in the next 90 days unless the authorities schedule a new trial.
Strang and Buting "relieved" Brendan Dassey's conviction was overruled
The legal duo said they are proud the federal court has fulfilled its role in upholding justice.
Making a Murderer's Brendan Dassey's conviction overturned
Dassey was just 16 at the time of the murder.
Making a Murderer to return with follow up on Steven Avery
The first series became a sensation after being released by Netflix last December.
Dean Strang and Jerry Buting are coming to Ireland to do public interviews
Obsessed with the Steven Avery case? Now’s your chance to hear more.
Making a Murderer's Steven Avery has sent a personal note to his supporters from prison
“I am innocent”.
Making a Murderer's Steven Avery has sent a personal note to his supporters from prison
“I am innocent”.
Hundreds expected at protest in support of Making a Murderer accused
Police said they are expecting anti-activists to show up.
Dean Strang defends Ray D'Arcy after interview criticism
“I take a view quite contrary to Mr D’Arcy’s detractors.”
Twitter is not impressed with Ray D'Arcy's interview with Making A Murderer's Dean Strang
It has been described as a “wasted opportunity”.
Twitter is giving out stink about Ray D'Arcy's interview with Dean Strang
It has been described as a “wasted opportunity”.
Gang members, DNA evidence and Making a Murderer: The burden of proving innocence in the US
An expert lawyer spoke to us about how hard it is to be a defendant.
They had no funds and no Netflix - but here's why Making a Murderer got made
The Netflix series is now a phenomenon. We speak to the series’ directors.
Making a Murderer's Steven Avery files new appeal as ex-fiancée says "He's not innocent"
The 53-year-old has taken his first action since the release of the Netflix documentary.
Here's everything all the main players have been saying about Making a Murderer
We read the Internet so you don’t have to.
11 true-crime documentaries to watch after you're done with Making a Murderer
If you’re having Making a Murderer withdrawals here’s a few to sink your teeth into.
What is the deal with that hurling statue in Making A Murderer? We have answers
Is Dean Strang a closet hurling fan?
What is the deal with that hurling statue in Making A Murderer? We have answers
Is Dean Strang a closet hurling fan?
A Wisconsin police department is having to fend off a social media storm over Making a Murderer
Don’t worry, there are no spoilers in this article. The Manitowoc Police Department bears no relation to the Manitowoc Sheriff’s Department it seems.
Here's what you need to know about Making A Murderer, the new Netflix obsession
Looking for a new Netflix binge? This true crime series will sort you.
Here's what you need to know about Making A Murderer, the internet's new Netflix obsession
Looking for a new Netflix binge? This true crime series will sort you.
Netflix goes Serial with new documentary series Making a Murderer
The crime series will feature the story of Steven Avery.