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A little background:
1. Judge Chipped Away at Lisker Evidence
Magistrate's detailed findings deal a blow to the prosecution and add credence to defendant's claim he was wrongly convicted of murder.
Matt Lait and Scott Glover; Los Angeles Times; May 6, 2006; B.1;
http://tinyurl.com/opyfq
2. Judge Recommends Lisker's Claim Proceed
U.S. magistrate says the conviction for the 1983 slaying has been `effectively dismantled.'
Scott Glover And Matt Lait; Los Angeles Times; May 5, 2006; B.1;
http://tinyurl.com/psh2j
4. Lisker Agrees to Waive Parole Hearing
Man who claims he was wrongly convicted of killing his mother risked not having his case reconsidered for up to five years, attorney says.
Matt Lait and Scott Glover; Los Angeles Times; Jan 31, 2006; B.3;
http://tinyurl.com/r2ly8
5. Attorneys in Lisker Case Clash Over Evidence
Lawyers for convicted killer say his appeal should go forward. Prosecutors contend confessions leave no doubt about his guilt.
Scott Glover and Matt Lait; Los Angeles Times; Dec 10, 2005; B.8;
http://tinyurl.com/oqslo
6. Ex-Lisker Juror Couldn't Stay Away
Curiosity and regret compel Lorraine Maxwell, 76, to watch proceedings in person.
Scott Glover and Matt Lait; Los Angeles Times; Dec 10, 2005; B.1;
http://tinyurl.com/py5cg
7. Lisker's Admissions of Guilt Recounted
Counselors testify he conceded killing his mother. He has said he lied to cut a deal.
Matt Lait and Scott Glover; Los Angeles Times; Dec 8, 2005; B.1;
http://tinyurl.com/njon2
8. Witnesses Challenge Lisker Evidence
An expert testifies that a shoeprint at the scene was not the defendant's. A drug counselor says he once heard the teenager threaten his mother.
Matt Lait and Scott Glover; Los Angeles Times; Dec 7, 2005; B.1;
http://tinyurl.com/p4qoc
9. Blood Drops Inconclusive, Expert Says
Spatters on Bruce Lisker's shoes and clothing did not prove he killed his mother in 1985, the forensics witness tells hearing.
Scott Glover and Matt Lait; Los Angeles Times; Dec 6, 2005; B.3;
http://tinyurl.com/l5gpo
10. Officer Was Told to Cut Probe Short
LAPD sergeant testifies he had unearthed inconsistencies in Bruce Lisker's 1985 murder conviction, but that his boss' mind was made up.
Matt Lait and Scott Glover; Los Angeles Times; Dec 3, 2005; B.1;
http://tinyurl.com/hur89
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