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Supreme Court revives death row inmate’s case over trial showcasing ‘sex life’

The Supreme Court ordered lower courts to review Brenda Andrew's case due to concerns about unfair trial practices regarding her sexual history in the murder of her estranged husband, Rob Andrew.
The court dismissed a previous ruling that upheld Andrew's conviction, stating that irrelevant evidence could have been unduly prejudicial.
Justice Clarence Thomas, dissenting, argued that the state had overwhelming evidence against Andrew and that the lower court followed established legal precedent.
The Supreme Court's decision marks a significant ruling on the introduction of prejudicial evidence in trials, as it vacated the lower court's judgment for failing to adhere to due process standards.

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Supreme Court sends capital case back for reconsideration over focus on sex - SCOTUSblog

ShareThe Supreme Court on Tuesday gave Brenda Evers Andrew another chance to challenge her death sentence and conviction for the murder of her estranged husband. Andrew, who was sentenced to death in 2004, has long maintained that she is innocent, and her boyfriend James Pavatt, who confessed to the killing, insisted that she was not involved in the crime. Andrew argues that her right to a fair trial was violated because prosecutors at her 2004 …

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Only Woman on Oklahoma Death Row, Confirming Admission of Prejudicial, Gendered Evidence Can Violate Due Process Rights | Death Penalty Information Center

At Brenda Andrew’s 2004 trial in Oklahoma for the murder of her husband, the prosecutor called witnesses to testify about her “provocative” clothing and her previous sexual relationships, and questioned “whether a good mother would dress or behave” the way she had. Jurors heard Ms. Andrew called a “hoochie” and a “slut puppy.” In his closing argument, the prosecutor opened a suitcase and showed the jury Ms. Andrew’…

Oklahoma's only woman on death row says trial unfairly targeted her personal life

By Jason Burger Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — The case of Oklahoma’s only woman on death row received new attention on Tuesday by the U.S. Supreme Court. Brenda Andrew, who was convicted for conspiring to kill her estranged husband in 2001, has spent the last two decades appealing that conviction based on what she calls prejudicial evidence. Now, the Supreme Court ruled that the lower courts need to look into th…

2 months ago·Panama City, United States

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Supreme Court Issues Rare Ruling in Favor of Woman on Death Row Who Claims Prosecutors Sex Shamed Her At Trial

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Brenda Andrew can pursue her claim that prosecutors unfairly focused on her sex life during her trial.

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In SCOTUS Case, a 'Historic Victory for Gender Justice'

The US Supreme Court has ordered a review by the lower courts on a case involving the only woman on death row in Oklahoma. Per NBC News , the nation's highest court issued a 7-2 ruling on Tuesday determining that Brenda Andrew, convicted of murdering her estranged husband, can continue with...

2 months ago·Miami, United States

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Only woman on Oklahoma's death row may get a new trial

OKLAHOMA - On Tuesday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of convicted murderer Brenda Andrew, throwing her 2004 conviction back to a lower court. The lower court must decide whether Andrew received a fair trial after state prosecutors referred to her as a "slut puppy" and displayed her thong underwear to a jury. Brenda Andrew/Mugshot provided by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Meet Brenda Andrew; Oklahoma’s only woman on death ro…

2 months ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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Supreme Court revives death row inmate’s case over trial showcasing ‘sex life’

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Supreme Court sends capital case back for reconsideration over focus on sex - SCOTUSblog

Supreme Court sends capital case back for reconsideration over focus on sex - SCOTUSblog

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Only Woman on Oklahoma Death Row, Confirming Admission of Prejudicial, Gendered Evidence Can Violate Due Process Rights | Death Penalty Information Center

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Only Woman on Oklahoma Death Row, Confirming Admission of Prejudicial, Gendered Evidence Can Violate Due Process Rights | Death Penalty Information Center

Oklahoma's only woman on death row says trial unfairly targeted her personal life

Oklahoma's only woman on death row says trial unfairly targeted her personal life

Supreme Court Issues Rare Ruling in Favor of Woman on Death Row Who Claims Prosecutors Sex Shamed Her At Trial

Supreme Court Issues Rare Ruling in Favor of Woman on Death Row Who Claims Prosecutors Sex Shamed Her At Trial

In SCOTUS Case, a 'Historic Victory for Gender Justice'

In SCOTUS Case, a 'Historic Victory for Gender Justice'

Only woman on Oklahoma's death row may get a new trial

Only woman on Oklahoma's death row may get a new trial

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