A webpage by Cal Deal, a reporter who covered Carter's case and believes his convictions should have stood. New Jersey Supreme Court affirms the convictions of Rubin Carter and John Artis for shooting the bartender and three patrons in a bar in 1966. Superior court judge who presided over the trial describes the evidence presented and denies motion for a new trial. New Jersey Supreme Court orders a new trial. Appellate court reverses order limiting public comment, remanding to trial court for findings to support such an order if one was to be imposed.
Appellate court reverses a second order restricting public comment.
Subsequently, the Appellate Division affirms the convictions in an unreported case. New Jersey Supreme Court grants petition for certification. New Jersey Supreme Court affirms convictions in second trial. The Third Circuit denies the state's motion to keep Carter and Artis in prison pending a new trial. The Third Circuit affirms the district court's habeas corpus opinion.