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We criticize the legal team because they are attempting to re-try this case piece-meal in the press. First, one new theory and then another new theory .....

Her defense team had the opportunity to test these matters prior to trial. In order to raise a proper "actual innocence" claim under Texas habeas corpus law, the Routier must show that it is newly-discovered evidence. These items are not newly-discovered.

Plus, until they file their habeas corpus writ, the trial court lacks any jurisdiction to consider their requests. Any experienced criminal defense lawyer would know this. However, her team seems to be chock full of out-of-state anti-death penalty zealots and assorted other media lawyers.

FWIW
I don't have a dog in this hunt, if guilty she must die, if not find out who did it.
But there has been evidence surface about husband Darrin talking to someone about breaking into the home.
There was a big write up in the this months "Texas Monthly", I believe.

We criticize the legal team because they are attempting to re-try this case piece-meal in the press. First, one new theory and then another new theory .....

If what they are doing is illegal, it behooves the judge to issue a gag order. If s/he's not doing so, then maybe it's time to let people know this judge ought not be reelected.

But in general I have no problem with legal maneuvering so long as it is within the realm of what is legal.