Kennedy Cousin Michael Skakel Files Lawsuits Alleging Malicious Prosecution

Skakel, whose murder conviction was overturned, accuses the lead investigator and the town of Greenwich of violating his constitutional rights.

Michael Skakel, a Kennedy cousin whose murder conviction was overturned, has filed lawsuits against the lead investigator and the town of Greenwich, alleging malicious prosecution and violation of his constitutional rights.
Skakel was convicted in 2002 for the 1975 murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley, but his conviction was overturned in 2018 due to his attorney's failure to identify an alibi witness.
The lawsuits detail allegations of missing audiotapes, claims that witnesses were threatened, and evidence was withheld from trial attorneys.
The first lawsuit involves a set of audiotapes used against Skakel in the murder trial, while the second lawsuit alleges acts and omissions made maliciously and intentionally.
The lawsuits seek compensatory and punitive damages, citing the loss of Skakel's freedom and family due to the alleged injustice.