A three-justice California appellate court ruled on Thursday that a third trial for the man accused of murdering a Mountain View woman more than three decades ago can proceed.
"Relieved that they didn’t get it wrong. And now the balls in his court," said Suzi Johnson, older sister of the victim in the case.The ruling means the family of Laurie Houts may finally find closure inside a Santa Clara County courtroom.The 6th District Court of Appeals ruled a third trial for suspect John Woodward would not violate his U.S. constitutional protections against "double-jeopardy" — being tried twice for the same crime.
If you needed a shoulder to cry on she was there for you," said Cindy Ievers, Houts younger sister.Houts’ family and friends have carried the torch of justice in her case for over three-decades. At the same time, Woodward has continued to maintain his innocence."I think the ruling is wrong. And It’s a very important ruling for this case. And it’s something that’s not over," said Daniel Barton, Woodward’s defense lawyer. "We continue to fight this issue. This isn’t resolved.
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