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State of Hawaii v. Gordon Cordeiro
Date: 02-22-2025
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Judge: Kirstin Hamman
Court: Second Circuit Court, Maui County, Hawaii
Plaintiff's Attorney: Maui County, Hawaii, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Kenneth Lawson, Hawaii Innocence Project
Description:
Maui, Hawaii, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.
Gordon Cordeiro, age 52, was convicted for a murder he did not commit and spent 30 years in prison before being exonerated an release when DNA evidence established that he was not the killer.
Gordon Cordeiro, was convicted in October 1998 for the August 1994 murder of Timothy Blaisdell in an apparent drug deal robbery on the island of Maui. For decades, Mr. Cordeiro, 51, has maintained his innocence.
It is thought that Cordeiro was convicted with false testimony.
Cordeiro was at his parent's house the entire day building a shelving unit when the murder occurred.
Gordon Cordeiro, was convicted in October 1998 for the August 1994 murder of Timothy Blaisdell in an apparent drug deal robbery on the island of Maui. For decades, Mr. Cordeiro, 51, has maintained his innocence.
Gordon Cordeiro, age 52, was convicted for a murder he did not commit and spent 30 years in prison before being exonerated an release when DNA evidence established that he was not the killer.
Gordon Cordeiro, was convicted in October 1998 for the August 1994 murder of Timothy Blaisdell in an apparent drug deal robbery on the island of Maui. For decades, Mr. Cordeiro, 51, has maintained his innocence.
It is thought that Cordeiro was convicted with false testimony.
Cordeiro was at his parent's house the entire day building a shelving unit when the murder occurred.
Gordon Cordeiro, was convicted in October 1998 for the August 1994 murder of Timothy Blaisdell in an apparent drug deal robbery on the island of Maui. For decades, Mr. Cordeiro, 51, has maintained his innocence.
Outcome:
Cordiero was ordered release.
The Maui District Attorney's Office plans to appeal.
The Maui District Attorney's Office plans to appeal.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Hawaii v. Gordon Cordeiro?
The outcome was: Cordiero was ordered release. The Maui District Attorney's Office plans to appeal.
Which court heard State of Hawaii v. Gordon Cordeiro?
This case was heard in Second Circuit Court, Maui County, Hawaii, HI. The presiding judge was Kirstin Hamman.
Who were the attorneys in State of Hawaii v. Gordon Cordeiro?
Plaintiff's attorney: Maui County, Hawaii, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Kenneth Lawson, Hawaii Innocence Project.
When was State of Hawaii v. Gordon Cordeiro decided?
This case was decided on February 22, 2025.