Who is accused of killing a neighbor?
Michael Skakel
Which famous family is he related to?
Robert and Ethel Kennedy.
How many years was he sentenced to?
20 years to life in prison.
For the murder of whom?
Martha Moxley
How old was she?
15
What was the murder weapon?
golf club
In what year did it take place?
1975
How many years passed before a conviction?
27
Who believes that Skakel is innocent?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,
How are they related?
cousins
Does Moxley's mother agree with Skakel's innocence?
No
Does she intend to be present at the new trial?
Yes
Who was Skakel's defense attorney?
Michael "Mickey" Sherman's
Which judge decided to order a new trial?
Judge Thomas Bishop
What reasoning did he give?
representation was "constitutionally deficient."
What three things are required of a capable defender?
attention to detail, an energetic investigation, and a coherent plan of defense
How old is Skakel currently?
53,
Who plans to appeal the new trial?
prosecutors
According to whom?
State's Attorney John Smriga
How much time has Skakel already served?
more than a decade