WEB Lincoln is Accused of Murdering the Vice President's Brother
Lincoln Burrows: Accused of Murder
Lincoln Burrows was accused of murdering the vice president's brother, Terrence Steadman. A parking garage surveillance video showed Lincoln near the scene of the crime. Lincoln pleaded not guilty, but he was convicted on all counts and sentenced to death.
Lincoln's Trial and Conviction
Lincoln's trial was a highly publicized event. The prosecution presented a strong case against him, including the surveillance video and the testimony of several witnesses. Lincoln's defense team argued that the video was inconclusive and that the witnesses were unreliable. However, the jury found Lincoln guilty on all counts.
Lincoln was sentenced to death by lethal injection. He was scheduled to be executed on May 15, 2006. However, his execution was stayed by the governor of Illinois.
Lincoln's Appeal
Lincoln's attorneys have filed an appeal of his conviction. They argue that the trial court made several errors that prejudiced the jury against Lincoln. The appeal is currently pending.
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