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Au pair supporters protest; attorneys prepare for hearing
November 3, 1997
Web posted at: 2:18 p.m. EST (1918 GMT)CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (CNN) -- Dozens of protesters rallied at the Cambridge courthouse on Monday in support of British nanny Louise Woodward, who last week was convicted of second-degree murder of an 8-month-old baby-boy in her care and who is serving a life sentence.
Both the defense and the prosecution were expected to file their motions Monday, and Superior Court Judge Hiller Zobel was to hold a hearing in the case Tuesday.
A spokesman for the district attorney says defense attorneys have notified the prosecution that they are likely to seek a reduction in the charge to manslaughter. Prosecutors said they would argue that the verdict should stand.
CNN's Margaret Lowrie reports on how the British media is handling the story
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QuickTime movieThe judge's other options include overturning the verdict, ordering a new trial, or doing nothing at all.
The verdict sparked an outcry in Britain, where a support group for Woodward raised well over $100,000 in donations.
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- The Louise Woodward Campaign For Justice
- Court TV Casefiles: Massachusetts v. Woodward
- Shaken Baby Syndrome - A Problem of Growing Concern
- Home of the International Au Pair Association
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