08.27.2018 - By Michael Spratt, Emilie Taman
In Chapter 7: The Blow Poke Returns the defence makes its toughest call - will Michael Peterson testify. Calling the accused to the stand is one of the biggest decision in any trial. This week we break down the tactical considerations when calling defence evidence.
Oh and the Petersons also found the blow poke. What! What!?! The Staircase is full of surprises and we look at the complex and sometimes murky ethical obligations that can arise when new evidence is discovered.