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Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Brings Closure

10/10/2025

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U.S. Supreme Court denied Richard Laird's appeal, upholding the 1987 murder conviction for Anthony Milano.
The jury convicted Laird in under two hours, despite his defense citing mental health issues and intoxication.
Bucks County District Attorney Jen Schorn said the ruling may bring closure for Milano's family.
Laird's co-conspirator Frank Chester was sentenced to death.

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U.S. Supreme Court denied Richard Laird's appeal, upholding the 1987 murder conviction for Anthony Milano.
The jury convicted Laird in under two hours, despite his defense citing mental health issues and intoxication.
Bucks County District Attorney Jen Schorn said the ruling may bring closure for Milano's family.
Laird's co-conspirator Frank Chester was sentenced to death.