Lawyers for Thomas Martens applied on Tuesday for their client’s release from prison after a decision by the North Carolina Court of Appeal in February to order a retrial for him and his daughter for Mr Corbett’s murder.
The court heard that Mr Martens did not pose a flight risk and was willing to voluntarily submit himself to house arrest at his son’s home in Union County, North Carolina. Ms Corbett Lynch and her husband, David, were granted full custody of her brother’s children from his first marriage, Jack and Sarah and they now live with the couple in Limerick.
She claimed he had caused her family “immeasurable hurt” over the past five years by what she described as his “consistent attempts to slander my brother and besmirch his good reputation.”The appeals court had ruled that Mr Martens and his daughter must remain in prison as the Attorney General of North Carolina has challenged the recent decision to order a retrial.is reviewing the ruling to overturn the conviction and order a retrial but is unlikely to reach a decision for several more months.
Delighted for him.
Great news 👍👍
Great stuff!
Great news for a change👍👍👍👍
Thomas Martens wasting the court’s time.
good