The defense filed a motion for a new trial arguing that a writer's research was not copyrightable.

The defense filed a motion for a new trial based on the Madeiros confession on May 26, 1926.

When the prosecution rested its case Thursday, the defense filed its motion for acquittal, which is rarely granted.

The defense filed a motion early last month aimed at preventing the jury from hearing the tape.

Mr. Robinson said today the defense would file the brief sought by the judge, but he declined to discuss what it would contain.

On the same day, the judge temporarily halted proceedings when the defense filed a motion to determine if Anthony was competent to proceed with trial.

The judge cleared his throat and said, "I've read the papers that the defense filed under seal.

Three hundred sixty-one days later, the defense filed its brief.

As of March 1, 2012, Lane's defense had filed no motions.

The defense filed it, along with other documents, in a Federal court here on Thursday as part of a motion seeking dismissal of all charges.