Matthew Zernhelt

Pamela Smart, imprisoned for orchestrating her husband's murder in 1990, seeks a new trial as a New Hampshire judge evaluates her petition. Her lawyers argue prosecutors provided jurors with inaccurate transcripts of recordings, influencing the verdict, while the state seeks to dismiss the petition.

Pamela Smart, serving a life sentence for being an accomplice to her husband's murder in 1990, is seeking a new trial through a habeas corpus petition. Her lawyers argue that inaccurate transcripts of recorded conversations and media influence tainted her conviction, while state attorneys claim the petition raises previously addressed claims.

Pamela Smart, serving a life sentence for being convicted of orchestrating her husband's murder in 1990, has filed a petition for a new trial citing constitutional violations. Her lawyers argue that inaccurate transcripts of recorded conversations and jury instructions influenced the verdict, while state attorneys claim her claims were already addressed in prior appeals.