Despite Prosecutors Backing Him, Tennessee Father Denied New Trial in Baby's Death

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Despite prosecutors backing him, Tennessee father denied new trial in baby's death

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Tennessee father will remain behind bars even after prosecutors said he should be cleared. Russell Maze was convicted of shaking his son Alex to death more than 25 years ago. Last year, the District Attorney's Office said new medical evidence points to his innocence. A judge in Davidson County refused to overturn Russell's conviction, and a state appeals court just agreed — even though experts said Maze is innocent. C…

Tennessee court rejects Maze couple's appeal in son's death - Nashville Banner

MAZE RULING: On Friday, a three-panel judge in the Tennessee Court of Appeals sided with a post-conviction court ruling against Russell and Kaye Maze, who sought relief from convictions related to their infant son Alex’s death in 2000. Russell Maze is serving a life sentence for allegedly killing Alex, whom doctors said was a victim of “shaken baby syndrome.” During a March 2024 post-conviction hearing, several other medical experts testified th…