'Pumping Party' Lawyer Seeks New Trial
Judge Will To Make Decision Within 3 Weeks
POSTED: Thursday, August 7, 2003
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. -- The attorney of a man convicted in the death of a woman following silicone injections was in court Thursday to try to win a new trial.
Mark Hawkins was convicted of third-degree murder in May. A jury convicted Hawkins of killing Vera Lawrence by injecting her with industrial strength silicone.Mark Hawkins' lawyer argued that juror and registered nurse, Marla Liles, gave independent medical opinions to other jurors that were not based on anything in the trial, and he complained that the prosecution called Hawkins a "drug dealer" in his closing.The judge said he will announce his decision within three weeks. If a new trial is denied, Hawkins will be sentenced immediately.
Mark Hawkins was convicted of third-degree murder in May. A jury convicted Hawkins of killing Vera Lawrence by injecting her with industrial strength silicone.Mark Hawkins' lawyer argued that juror and registered nurse, Marla Liles, gave independent medical opinions to other jurors that were not based on anything in the trial, and he complained that the prosecution called Hawkins a "drug dealer" in his closing.The judge said he will announce his decision within three weeks. If a new trial is denied, Hawkins will be sentenced immediately. Previous Stories:
- July 31, 2003: 'Pumping Party' Defendant Sentenced
- June 10, 2003: 'Pumping Party' Jurors Testify As Attorney Seeks New Trial
- June 3, 2003: 'Pumping Party' Trial Jurors Headed Back To Court
- May 23, 2003: 'Pumping Party' Trial Goes To Jury
- May 22, 2003: 'Pumping Party': Defense Says Prosecution Witnesses Just Wanted To Show Off
- May 21, 2003: 'Pumping Party' Trial: Jury Hears Police Audio Tapes
- May 15, 2003: 'Pumping Party' Witness Describes Horrific Death
- May 14, 2003: 'Pumping Party' Trial: 'Bizarre, Flamboyant, Unusual"
- May 14, 2003: 'Pumping Party' Trial: Witness Says Men Claimed To Be Doctors
- May 13, 2003: Testimony: Bloodstained Towels Found Near 'Pumping Party'
- May 7, 2003: Jury Dismissed In 'Pumping Party' Trial After Allegations Of Leaks
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