Gavel and Themis statue in the court library
Gavel and Themis statue in the court library.

Law’s Michael Benza discussed the case of a woman accused of killing Cleveland officer

Attorney wants court to toss confession made by woman accused of killing Cleveland officer

Headshot of Michael Benza

WEWS: Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, discussed a motion by attorneys of a woman, accused of murdering an off-duty police officer, to prevent a jury from hearing her confession of the crime. “In order to make a valid waiver, the defendant has to make a knowing, intelligent and voluntary waiver,” said Benza.