Appeals panel hears argument that extensive prior-bad-act testimony overwhelmed Marino trial Defense counsel William Corman told the appeals panel that roughly a third of the victim's direct testimony concerned uncharged conduct and that the admission of that material created a substantial risk of a miscarriage of justice; the Commonwealth argued the defense opened the door and limiting instructions were given.

Is the extensive testimony about uncharged conduct in the Marino trial a breach of justice or a strategic move by the defense?

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Maine Supreme Judicial Court updates rules on evidence and judicial discipline procedures Maine Supreme Judicial Court amends authority over evidence rules and judicial discipline policies.

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has just made groundbreaking changes that could reshape evidence rules and judicial discipline—what does this mean for the future of justice in the state?

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