Prosecutors no longer seeking death penalty against Douglas Carter, citing new DNA evidence
Prosecutors are no longer seeking the death penalty for Douglas Carter, who faces a new trial for aggravated murder. The decision follows the introduction of new DNA evidence. Prosecutors have also asked a judge to reconsider Carter's bail.
Douglas Carter will face another jury trial on charges of aggravated murder. But now, prosecutors say they won't seek the death penalty and they asked the judge to reconsider bail.
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