Ward v. Georgia
Annotate this CaseAppellants Michael Ward and Frederick Dewberry were convicted of malice murder and felony murder in connection with the stabbing death of Antonio Wiley and aggravated assault in connection with the stabbing of Wydreicus Denison. Ward contended: (1) the evidence was not sufficient to support his convictions; and (2) the trial court erred in denying his motion for a new trial. In his appeal, Dewberry contended the trial court erred by: (1) denying his motion for directed verdict of acquittal on the murder and aggravated assault charges; (2) allowing a “heavy police presence” in the courtroom in violation of his right to a fair trial; (3) leaving a defense witness in visible restraints; and (4) not declaring a mistrial after the prosecutor conferred with a witness, in violation of the rule of sequestration. Finding no reversible error in either appellant's contentions, the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed in both cases.
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