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"name": "Why did Deandra Buchanan seek resentencing?",
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"text": "Deandra buchanan argued that his original resentencing to life without parole was unconstitutional because he was not present in person when the Missouri Supreme Court reduced his sentence from death in 2003."
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"name": "What was the judge's ruling on Buchanan's request?",
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"text": "Boone County Circuit Judge Jeff Harris denied Buchanan's request, stating that the Missouri Supreme Court acted within its authority when it resentenced Buchanan, negating the need for a further hearing."
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"name": "What is Buchanan's defense team's next step?",
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"text": "Buchanan's public defender, Tyler Coyle, indicated that they expected a definitive ruling from an appeals court and that they may now petition the Missouri Supreme Court directly."
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"name": "What is the prosecutor's argument against resentencing?",
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"text": "Assistant Boone County prosecutor Yao Li argued that Buchanan should pursue his claims at the missouri Supreme Court and that the time for challenging the resentencing had long passed."
