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March 17, 2008
Posted: 05:09 PM ET

NEW YORK – We’re In Session this week for a love triangle murder trial — the state of Colorado v. Shawna Nelson, a former police dispatcher. Watch for posts from our producer detailing this fascinating case, and tune in to watch the five-day trial.

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The Supreme Court takes up D.C.’s gun ban this week.

We’re also looking into guns and the right to own them. The issue is on the docket at the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, when the justices hear arguments on whether a 1976 handgun ban by the District of Columbia violates the Constitution’s Second Amendment.

In Session Senior Editor Fred Graham reports from outside the court. At issue: Does the U.S. Capitol’s virtual handgun ban violate the right to bear arms guaranteed under the Bill of Rights? It’s the first time in 70 years the Supreme Court has taken on the issue.

Finally, we also have a producer in Bonifay, Florida, wrapping up the case of Amanda Lewis, accused of drowning her daughter. Watch for that case in the coming weeks on In Session.

Carolyn Purcell, In Session senior executive producer

Filed under: Carolyn Purcell • Supreme Court • Trial tracker


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GEORGE GRAHAM   March 18th, 2008 9:51 am ET

I THINK GUNS SHOULD BE DISBARRED IN ALL 50 STATES

Trish Daniels   March 18th, 2008 9:56 am ET

I’m trying to post my response regarding your question if Ignacio Garrus is helping with his testimony.

I can not find the place where I can vote.

My vote is his testimony is very compelling and paints a very dark picture of the entire triangle. There are many guilty parties to this terrible crime including the victim’s husband, the defendent’s husband, the defendent’s girlfriend, and the defendent herself. The only innocent party is the victim and her daughter.

Rick Arnold   March 18th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Shawna is a crazy jealous scorned woman. She obviously killed Heather and ruined the lives four children. I can’t imagine what her intent was. This rush to judgement defense is crazy. I hope she spends the rest of her life locked up in the worst prison possible, maybe she will think about her actions. I doubt she has the ability to feel remorse. Rick-MN

Shellie Gamble   March 18th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

This lady definately needs to be put away, however she will most likely be labled as insane and placed in a mental hospital somewhere. Is she insane?, not a chance. Someone who can manipulate and lie throughout her whole life is far from insane. After her trial, someone needs to examine her husband and boyfriend - now they may be insane - they believed her.

Cathy M   March 18th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

If we eliminate guns in all 50 states, the only ones who will have guns are the criminals. This is a very sad trial and I feel sorry for all the parties children. For heavens sake, when you are lucky enough to become a parent, your first and foremost priority is your children. This woman needed to be home with them and not running around trying to make ‘friends’ with many different people.

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