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After Appeals Court Overturns Sierra LaMar Murder Conviction, DA Weighs Next Steps

The ruling bars prosecutors from premeditation or specific‑intent theories after finding prejudicial consolidation with earlier attempted‑kidnapping counts.

Disputed Claim on Austin Tice’s Alleged 2013 Execution Emerges as FBI Pursues New Leads