JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An attorney for Michael Haim, the man convicted of second-degree murder in the 1993 death of his wife Bonnie, has filed a motion for a new trial.
The motion, which cites 11 grounds for a new trial, including an exclusive News4Jax interview with a juror who returned the guilty verdict, says statements Haim's son, Aaron Fraser made to police when he was 3 years old should not have been admitted and prejudiced jurors against Haim.
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The News4Jax interview with the juror was attached to the motion in support of the claim.
Haim's attorney also said the judge should have granted the motion for a direct acquittal. He claimed the guilty verdict was contrary to the weight of the evidence and rushed the defense into a sentencing hearing.
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A sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 17. The 1993 sentencing guidelines for second-degree murder call for a range of seven to 22 years in prison. The prosecution is seeking a life sentence.