New York State’s Highest Court Hears Arguments in Murder Conviction Appeal
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York State’s highest court heard arguments on Thursday in the appeal of a former city of Albany employee, who was convicted of murder.
Background
Edward Mero was found guilty in 2017 in the deaths of Shelby Countermine and his roommate, Megan Cunningham. Mero previously worked for the Albany Water Department.
Appeal Arguments
Defense attorneys have argued prosecutors unfairly linked the two murders and said there was not enough evidence to connect them. The victims’ deaths happened about a year apart.
Previous Court Decisions
Two lower courts have previously denied the appeal, saying it is up to the trial judge to decide whether both cases should have been tried together. The court has not said when a decision will be made.
Sentence and Current Status
Mero is serving 50 years to life in prison.
Conclusion
The New York State’s highest court is currently reviewing the appeal of Edward Mero, a former city of Albany employee convicted of murder. The defense has argued that prosecutors unfairly linked the two murders, and the court has not yet made a decision on the appeal.
FAQs
Q: What is the basis of Edward Mero’s appeal?
A: Mero’s defense attorneys argue that prosecutors unfairly linked the two murders and that there was not enough evidence to connect them.
Q: What were the previous court decisions regarding Mero’s appeal?
A: Two lower courts have previously denied the appeal, saying it is up to the trial judge to decide whether both cases should have been tried together.
Q: How long is Edward Mero serving in prison?
A: Mero is serving 50 years to life in prison.
Q: When will the New York State’s highest court make a decision on Mero’s appeal?
A: The court has not yet said when a decision will be made.
