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Commonwealth v. MercadoSJC-13548Argue Date: Monday September 9, 2024*Summary: Criminal-- After a murder conviction, the defendant is seeking a new trial on the basis of newly discovered scientific evidence involving eyewitness identification. Justices: Budd, C.J., Gaziano, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., Dewar, Wolohojian, JJ. Appellant: Thomas Mercado Counsel for Appellant: Amy Codagnone, Esquire Appellee: Commonwealth Counsel for Appellee: Carolyn A. Burbine, A.D.A. John P. Zanini, A.D.A. Arne Hantson, A.D.A. Court Appealed From: Plymouth Superior Court Lower Court Judge: Robert A. Gordon, J. Route to SJC: Direct Entry: Single Justice Allows Appeal 278/33E Amici Curiae: Committee for Public Counsel Services ,Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers , New England Innocence Project , The Innocence Project , *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - Download Caption text |