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October 1, 2012
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Court rules Roseburg woman improperly shackled during court hearings

A Roseburg woman’s shackles wouldn’t have been visible to jurors, but they still would have interfered with her right to stand trial with the dignity of a person presumed innocent, according to an appeals court. The Oregon Court of Appeals last week overturned the 2010 conviction of Sherie Wall, who pleaded guilty to drunken driving after being ordered to wear leg restraints during her pending trial. In a unanimous decision, the three-judge panel ruled that Wall’s leg restraints, though hidden by clothing, would have compromised a fair trial. The trial court judge, Douglas County Circuit Judge Frances Burge, heard testimony …

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The News-Review Updated Oct 1, 2012 11:32AM Published Oct 3, 2012 07:04AM Copyright 2012 The News-Review. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.