Michael Skakel's Attorney Discusses Dismissal of Murder Charges and New Lawsuits

Dismissal of Murder Charges

• ⚖️ The murder case against Michael Skakel has been dismissed after the state's attorney nollied the case.
• 💡 This dismissal occurred after a reversal, and by operation of law in Connecticut, the case is now completely dismissed.
• 🚫 The attorney clarifies that "dismissed with prejudice" is more of a civil concept, and the criminal case is simply dismissed.

Ongoing Legal Actions

• 🏛️ Michael Skakel's legal team is pursuing civil rights lawsuits to vindicate his rights.
• 📼 A separate lawsuit has been initiated to return alleged confession tapes that have mysteriously disappeared.
• 🤝 The lawsuits are filed against the town of Greenwich, the police department, and a former investigator from the state attorney's office.

Suspicions Around Thomas Skakel

• 🤔 While Michael's case is dismissed, there was always suspicion surrounding his brother, Thomas Skakel, who was the last person seen with Martha Moxley.
• 👤 Thomas was considered a prime suspect due to his physical build, which might have been more suited for committing the crime with brute force compared to Michael at 15.
• 📰 The attorney has not heard of any current pursuit of Thomas by the state's attorney's office following Michael's dismissal.

New Podcast and Evidence

• 🎙️ A new podcast will reveal witnesses who gave statements that were not used and other evidence that could not be introduced in court.
• 🗣️ The podcast aims to change the narrative by presenting information that is typically left behind due to the rules of evidence in a criminal trial.
• 🤫 The attorney emphasizes that the podcast will surprise people with a different story and format than what was presented in court.

Skakel's Motivation and "Fall Guy" Status

• 💔 Michael Skakel, who considered Martha a friend, would like to see the real killer brought to justice to clear his name.
• 😔 However, the attorney notes that it's wishful thinking to believe Michael can simply put this behind him.
• 💰 Skakel felt he was a "fall guy," citing examples like a lead investigator having a book and potential movie deal, indicating an economic interest in the case.
• 🚫 The attorney dismisses the notion of special treatment due to the Kennedy connection, stating it's ludicrous to believe he wouldn't have served 11 and a half years in jail if he were guilty and not anywhere near the crime.