Morning Roundup: March 17
The White trial continues and a Pittsylvania County woman again appeals her capital murder conviction.
WHITE TRIAL: Stuart Lee White Jr., 28, on trial in the second-degree murder of his neighbor, could take the stand today. The prosecution finished its case Monday, giving the defense a opportunity to present evidence Tuesday. See a summary of yesterday’s proceedings. Check back with Yellow Tape for updates throughout the day.
CAPITAL MURDER APPEAL: A Pittsylvania County woman will appear in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit on Tuesday to appeal her capital murder conviction. According to the court’s Web site, the appearance will focus on habeas corpus and “numerous issues arising out of state capital murder conviction and sentencing.“ Teresa Lewis was convicted of hiring two men to kill her husband and stepson in 2002. She is the only woman sitting on Virginia’s death row.
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