Judge: Melissa Lucio Might Not Be Guilty After All

A Texas judge recently said that Melissa Lucio might not be guilty of killing her daughter back in 2007. This judgment came after reviewing new evidence and finding that the original trial had some issues. The judge noted that prosecutors might have made mistakes by presenting false testimony and hiding some helpful evidence. He also said that new scientific facts now show that the previous evidence against Melissa isn't reliable. This case has attracted attention from celebrities and lawmakers. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will make the final decision. Melissa's family is hoping she'll soon be free. Melissa has always claimed that her daughter's death was an accident. She said Mariah fell down some stairs two days before she died. The judge's recommendation is based on Melissa's innocence claim and the new evidence that supports it. The appeals court will review the recommendation, but it might take some time. This isn't the first time Melissa's case has been reviewed. Earlier this year, the same judge approved a deal between prosecutors and Melissa's lawyers, which suggested overturning her conviction. The appeals court sent the case back to review other claims. The judge found that prosecutors made additional errors, including presenting wrong medical expert testimony and a Texas Ranger's potentially biased assessment.