# Pamela Smart’s New Trial Push | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-07-20T14:08:58+00:00
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Pamela Smart, the 22-year-old convicted murderer behind her husband’s death in 1990, is back in the spotlight as her legal team fights for a new trial, claiming her original conviction was tainted by unconstitutional errors — including fabricated words in trial transcripts, flawed jury instructions, and an improperly applied life sentence. The case, once broadcast live on TV and later turned into a book and film, now hinges on whether a judge will grant her petition — despite the state’s push to dismiss it and Smart’s own admission of guilt in a recent video. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/09ce654c0417c566

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