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Double Jeopardy Holds Laurie Houts Case | San Jose News
A decades-old murder case reignites in federal court as John Kevin Woodward, accused of killing Laurie Houts in 1992, faces his third trial — but a major legal hurdle looms: double jeopardy. After two hung juries and dismissed charges, new forensic evidence revived the case in 2022, sparking hope for justice — only to stall again as Woodward argues the prior dismissal was an acquittal. The victim’s family, especially her sister Cindy Ievers, remains emotionally invested, watching helplessly as the system grinds to a halt. A federal judge is weighing whether state and federal double jeopardy…
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