After 18 years: Federal Judge Rejects Lotter's Latest Appeal In Teena Brandon Case

[Omaha Steve]

Source: nebraska.statepaper.com

Condemned killer John Lotter lost again.

U.S. District Judge Richard Kopf has dismissed Lotter’s latest appeal of his conviction for the notorious murder of Teena Brandon and two other people 18 years ago.

The 1993 case became famous when the story of Brandon, who sometimes represented herself to be a man, was the subject of the 1999 film “Boys Don’t Cry.” Hillary Swank won an Oscar for her portrayal of Brandon.

In refusing to hear Lotter’s appeal, Kopf said it had been reviewed by the courts numerous times and that Lotter had been well-represented by a series of attorneys. He concluded the judicial exercise provided Lotter a fair trial, thorough appeals and continuing representation.

Read more: http://nebraska.statepaper.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2011/03/21/4d8712c19c11e

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FULL story at link.


Lotter. Photo: Nebraska Department of Corrections.

[Red State Rebel]

1. Good! He's a disgusting piece of trash.