'The Voice of Reason' Changing -- As Deputy District Attorney Retires, First Female Fills Job

The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current) › July 23, 2010

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Summary

In a first-degree murder trial several years ago, veteran state prosecutor Amy Weirich not only had the burden of proof, she also had a little extra burden.

She was more than eight months pregnant and moving a little slowly.

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'The Voice of Reason' Changing -- As Deputy District Attorney Retires, First Female Fills Job

After the trial, which ended with a guilty verdict, the concerned judge told her colleague, Jennifer Nichols: "I certainly hope Ms. Weirich will be ta...

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