Ruling Delayed on Tyson’s Appeal Status
Three Indianapolis appellate judges say they want to read transcripts from Mike Tyson’s rape trial before deciding whether to free him from prison during his appeal.
David J. Dreyer, special counsel to the Marion County prosecutor’s office, said Friday that it could take several days to prepare the transcripts requested by the appeals judges.
Superior Court Judge Patricia J. Gifford, who sentenced Tyson to six years in prison Thursday, denied him bail, saying she feared he might flee or rape again. His appeal could take a year.
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