Look, Netflix’s Making a Murderer damn near ruined me.
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Zellner previously represented Ryan Ferguson, a Missouri man whose case received national attention in 2013 when he was released after spending a decade in prison on a wrongful murder conviction.
The law firm of Kathleen T. Zeller and Associates in Downer’s Grove, Illinois, announced that it would be taking on Avery’s case, which has been the subject of the smash Netflix 10-episode documentary.
In the official response to the petition, posted on WhiteHouse.gov, the White House explained that the President only has the power to pardon those convicted for federal offences, whereas Avery and Dassey were convicted for a state offence.
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Both call for Obama to grant a presidential pardon to Avery, who supporters believe was wrongfully convicted with the 2005 murder of photographer Teresa Halbach.
Still, the White House acknowledges that sometimes the justice system fails, something President Obama has worked to correct. The White House did acknowledge the failings of the justice system in the past, and points out the 66 pardons President Obama has already given during his time in office.
Making a Murderer tells the story of Steven Avery, who was exonerated by DNA evidence after spending 18 years in prison for rape.
There is also a Change.org petition calling for the pair’s release.
The statement goes on to clarify that any pardon for Avery and Dassey would need to be issued at state level.
Those watching the series took to the government’s We The People website, which features petitions from members of the public, with those that exceed 100,000 signatures being addressed by The White House within 30 days.
“As you may know, early in his administration, Gov. Walker made the decision not to issue pardons”.
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Although Avery pleaded not guilty for the murder of Halbach, he was convicted back in 2007.
