NESBITT, Judge.
Maggie Carr was charged with first-degree murder for the highly publicized killing of British businessman Howard Bates. Her first trial resulted in a mistrial. In this, her second trial, the lower court took precautions to ensure that the jury was not prejudiced by publicity. Specifically, the court and parties were aware that Carr had been featured on the television show "America's Most Wanted." Eventually, the parties agreed no reference to the show...
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