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Physical Evidence
hand irons and leg irons
During Day 9 procedural argument, counsel said hand irons and leg irons had been introduced as exhibits, while the defense argued that their presence did not show they were used as alleged. The court cited the restraints in its corroboration analysis and denied the renewed dismissal motion.
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The court treated the restraints as significant corroborating facts for Dassey's confession when denying the renewed motion to dismiss the sexual-assault count; the defense disputed any link between the restraints and their alleged use.