On January 19, 2016, a petition for a writ of habeas corpus was filed by Jonathan Sheldon and SFH on behalf of former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely, who was convicted in 2012 of second-degree murder for the death of his ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love. The petition raises 12 claims that, “if true, are substantial and would establish grounds for relief (in the form of a new trial) in most cases,” according to a University of Virginia law professor who commented on the case for the Cavalier Daily (see below).
Read more:
“Huguely attorney files petition for habeas corpus: Attorney claims constitutional rights were violated”, The Cavalier Daily, Jan. 29, 2016
“Petition Claims Huguely Jury Used Unauthorized Dictionary”, Virginia Lawyers’ Weekly, Jan. 26, 2016 (password required)
“Huguely files habeas corpus petition”, C-Ville Weekly, Jan. 27, 2016
“Attorney Attempting to Get George Huguely Released”, NBC29, Jan. 27, 2016
