Peter Van Sant
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Stortz then attacks the very heart of the state's case. The timeline that Stidham died shortly after setting his office alarm at 7.26 p.m. His expert says Stidham may have died after 9 p.m.
Stewart says his client is only guilty of having a big mouth.
Stewart says his client is only guilty of having a big mouth.
Stewart says his client is only guilty of having a big mouth.
After nine weeks of trial, closing arguments.
After nine weeks of trial, closing arguments.
After nine weeks of trial, closing arguments.
The jurors take their time. They have been deliberating for five days.
The jurors take their time. They have been deliberating for five days.
The jurors take their time. They have been deliberating for five days.
Finally, the jury reaches a decision. And it's a surprise for both sides.
Finally, the jury reaches a decision. And it's a surprise for both sides.
Finally, the jury reaches a decision. And it's a surprise for both sides.
the jury is hung on the count of first degree murder.
the jury is hung on the count of first degree murder.
the jury is hung on the count of first degree murder.
But Schwartz is found guilty of conspiring with Bruce Biggar to murder Dr. Brian Stidham. Four weeks later, Dr. Schwartz, the once prominent doctor who threw it all away because of a misguided sense of revenge, is sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. But it's little consolation to Dr. Brian Stidham's family.