Judge Denies Blake’s Plea for New Civil Trial
Robert Blake won’t be getting a new trial in the wrongful death of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David M. Schacter on Monday denied the actor’s motion to throw out the $30-million jury verdict.
Blake, who was acquitted of Bakley’s 2001 murder in criminal court, had accused jurors in the civil trial of misconduct.
Attorney Eric J. Dubin, who represents Bakley’s family, said the ruling “was absolutely fair.”
Blake’s lawyer, Gerald Schwartzbach, says he will appeal. The former “Baretta” star has said he doesn’t have the money to pay his wife’s family.
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