Prosecutors Say New DNA Evidence in Yogurt Shop Case Doesn't 'Exonerate' Defendant

A lawyer for yogurt shop defendant Robert Springsteen says that re-tested DNA evidence found in a vaginal swab proves his client is not guilty, and that Springsteen should be released from prison.

"...teenagers: Springsteen, who was tried and convicted in 2001; Michael Scott, tried and convicted in 2002; Maurice Pierce –..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

P.I.'S Case Casts (Another) Cloud Over Yogurt Shop Probe

Private investigator Louis Akin alleges that police and prosecutors busted him on false charges to block defense efforts in the yogurt-shop case.

"...Louis Akin was working for the defense team representing Michael Scott, the second yogurt shop defendant to face trial...."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

"...Jay Roach. Starring: Mike Myers, Heather Graham, Verne Troyer, Michael York, Mindy Sterling, Seth Green, Robert Wagner, Rob Lowe..."

June 11, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Thelma & Louise

"...Directed by: Ridley Scott. Starring: Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen,..."

May 24, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Maurice Pierce: A Free Man

"...Pierce, Robert Springsteen IV, and Michael Scott were indicted in 1999 for the infamous slaying..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Marvel's crime caper comedy sequel gets bigger, smaller, but still fun

"...Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Hannah John-Kamen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Peña, Tip 'T.I.'..."

July 6, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Ant-Man

The Marvel Universe expands to include comedy

"...Directed by: Peyton Reed. Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Michael Peña, Bobby Cannavale,..."

July 17, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Springsteen Sues for Innocence – in Bexar County

Freed inmate takes his case to a friendlier venue

"...time of the murders, and his high school acquaintances Michael Scott and Maurice Pierce, also then 16, were charged..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Former Yogurt Shop Suspect Seeks Compensation for Wrongful Conviction

Springsteen sues in federal court

"...2009 when the charges against him and another defendant, Michael Scott, were dismissed in connection with the grisly murder..."

May 24, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Heart of a Printer, the Art of a Chef

Designer Jeff Scott brings the culinary life to vivid, multilayered display

"...think that art is about evoking emotion," says Jeff Scott, creator of the new two-volume book Notes From a..."

April 20, 2012 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Yogurt Shop DNA Remains a Mystery

After four months of searching, a match still has not been found for the DNA that defense attorneys hope will exonerate their clients

"...Garcia and attorney Joe James Sawyer, who represent defendants Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen, respectively, argue that the existence..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...in connection with the upcoming retrials of yogurt-shop-murder defendants Michael Scott and Robert Spring­steen. During a joint pretrial hearing..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature

Blades of Glory

This ice-skating comedy demonstrates that just because Will Ferrell is game for anything that might draw a laugh, it doesn't mean he should follow through with every idea that comes his way.

"...Burgundy. Again Ferrell is given a goofy name, Chazz Michael Michaels, and again his poor conduct gets him into..."

March 30, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Yogurt Shop Murder-Conviction Update

Court of Criminal Appeals denies request by Travis Co. district attorney's office to reconsider its ruling earlier this year, overturning capital-murder conviction of Robert Springsteen, sentenced to die in connection with yogurt shop murders case

"...allowing into evidence redacted portions of a nontestifying co-defendant, Michael Scott – a violation severe enough that it could..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Justice Delayed for Yogurt Shop Defendant

Robert Springsteen has been waiting for 110,764,800 seconds for his appeal to be heard

"...the district court's decision to allow portions of co-defendant Michael Scott's "confession" to police into evidence; the court allowed..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News in brief from Austin to the world

"...Michael Scott received a life sentence for his role in..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Grounds for Appeal?

A brief list of possible grounds for appeal in the yogurt shop murder prosecutions.

"...Lynch ruled that portions of a confession by co-defendant Michael Scott could be read to the jurors. Since Scott..."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

`Tis the Season...

When Zachary Scott Theatre Center Flies With Angels

"...nor easy, not for Oedipus or for the Zachary Scott Theatre Center. The tragic king of ancient Greek drama..."

June 27, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

This week, a criminal justice round-up

"...arrest of Austin Police Department SWAT team member Officer Michael Hamilton. Hamilton, who was on call, was driving a..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature

The Doctors in Van Boven's Corner

Baylor Scott & White disputes amicus submission in Van Boven hospital litigation

"...in tandem with related litigation against LRMC's successor, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway...."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Yogurt Shop Goes to CCA

"...in allowing portions of the confession of Springsteen's co-defendant, Michael Scott, to be read into evidence during Springsteen's trial,..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Danger One

Less Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, more shrug shrug, meh meh

"...Directed by: Tom Oesch. Starring: Tom Everett Scott, James Jurdi, Angélica Celaya, Denis O'Hare and Michael O'Neill...."

Sept. 14, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Vow

A woman awakes from a coma with severe memory loss, forcing her husband to win her love all over again. Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum star.

"...Directed by: Michael Sucsy. Starring: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Scott Speedman, Jessica..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

"...7 that statements made by yogurt shop murder defendant Michael Scott would be admissible during Scott's capital murder trial,..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

"...Directed by: Rob Cohen. Starring: Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly, Nancy Kwan, Robert Wagner and Michael..."

May 7, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 29 - April 4

"...LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Michael Scott was a character in the TV sitcom The..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Yogurt Shop Suspect's Appeal Unsuccessful

Robert Springsteen's bid for full exoneration is blocked

"...was eventually released in 2009 (along with another defendant, Michael Scott) after new DNA testing revealed the profile of..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Sanctuary in the Past

In The Whispering Swarm, Michael Moorcock confronts ghosts – history's and his own – in a secret area of London

"...At age 75, London-born Bastrop resident Michael Moorcock has enjoyed a storied career. Having written such..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Arts Feature by Michael Berry

On Leaving Dove Springs

A meditation on neighborhood, fear, family, and change

"...of my favorite scenes from The Office is when Michael Scott tries to turn stereotypes on their head by..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Commission Recommends External Review of Unsolved Cases

Yogurt shop murders could be first reviewed

"...The Public Safety Commission voted 5-0 (with Chair Michael Lauderdale abstaining) to pass a resolution recommending City Council..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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