The Jefferson County district attorney has been assigned as special prosecutor in a Boulder County woman’s appeal of her conviction in her infant son’s death.
Molly Midyette is seeking a new trial in the death of her son, 11-week-old Jason, who had broken bones and a skull fracture. The former Louisville woman was convicted in 2007 of child abuse resulting in death and sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Her former husband, Alex Midyette, is also serving 16 years for their son’s death. She has said she was so manipulated by her husband that she couldn’t defend herself and should get a new trial.
The Daily Camera reports that Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett requested a special prosecutor because Midyette’s lawyers plan to subpoena members of his staff and possibly him.
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Information from: Daily Camera,
