The Supreme Court has provided relief to Brenda Andrew, an Oklahoma inmate sentenced to death, by ordering a federal court to determine if evidence concerning her sexual history and behavior as a wife and mother compromised her right to a fair trial. The prosecution's focus on inappropriate and irrelevant details about Andrew's personal life, including showcasing her underwear, raised serious ethical and legal concerns about the fairness of her trial. This decision marks a rare departure from the Court’s general trend on capital punishment cases, reflecting ongoing debates about gender bias in the justice system.
The U.S. Supreme Court granted relief to Brenda Andrew, whose death penalty trial introduced irrelevant evidence about her sex life, impacting her right to a fair trial.
The prosecution's case against Ms. Andrew included testimony on her sexual partners and even showcased her underwear to jurors, revealing a biased trial.
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