US EditionAppeals court: Dead man's civil court testimony was properly allowed in Delta attempted murder trial
- The Colorado Court of Appeals clarified law regarding witness testimony use on April 10, 2025, in Delta County.
- William Henry Harmon's case began with a contract dispute and a death threat against Paul Hershberger.
- Harmon was convicted of attempted murder, based partly on Hershberger's testimony from the civil trial.
- The court noted Harmon had opportunity to cross-examine Hershberger; Judge Schultz stated, "There was no restriction whatsoever imposed on Mr. Harmon’s attorney."
- The appeals court upheld the conviction, finding no violation since Harmon had prior opportunity to question Hershberger.
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Colorado Springs Gazette
Colorado PoliticsAppeals court rules dead witness's prior testimony may be used in criminal case
Colorado's second-highest court clarified for the first time last week that a witness who testifies in a civil case, but who dies before a related criminal case goes to trial, may have their testimony used in the criminal proceedings.
Montrose Daily Press
Delta County IndependentAppeals court: Dead man's civil court testimony was properly allowed in Delta attempted murder trial
The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled the testimony of a deceased witness was properly admitted in the Delta County trial that ended with a conviction for attempted murder.
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