Boston Herald - Boston Herald: Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel wins new trial in 1975 death

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Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel wins new trial in 1975 death Oct 24th 2013, 00:20, by By Associated Press, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. — Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel was granted a new trial on Wednesday by a Connecticut judge who ruled his attorney failed to adequately represent him when he was convicted in 2002 of killing his neighbor in 1975. The ruling by Judge Thomas Bishop marked a dramatic reversal after years of unsuccessful appeals by Skakel, the 53-year-old nephew of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Ethel Kennedy. Skakel is serving 20 years to life. Bridgeport State's Attorney John Smriga said prosecutors will appeal the decision. Media files: In this April 30, 2013 file photo, Michael Skakel leaves the courtroom after the conclusion of trial regarding his legal representation at State Superior Court in Vernon, Conn. A Connecticut judge on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, granted a new trial for Skakel, ruling his attorney failed to adequately represent him when he was convicted in 2002 of killing his neighbor in 1975. (image/jpeg)

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