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Pamela Smart’s New Trial Push | Concord News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Summary
Pamela Smart, serving a life sentence since 1991 for her husband’s murder, is pushing for a new trial, claiming prosecutors misled the jury with transcripts that falsely included words like “killed” and “murder”—words never actually heard on the tapes. Her lawyers argue this, along with media bias, flawed jury instructions, and an improperly applied mandatory sentence, warrants a fresh review. The state counters that most claims were already dismissed by courts or could’ve been raised earlier, and that the judge instructed jurors to rely on audio, not text. Smart, now 58, will attend remotely from prison as her team presents new arguments about constitutional violations and ineffective counsel, even as she’s publicly taken responsibility for her actions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5ea3692d3bef40f5