Dec. 17 Kevorkian released from jail after supporter posts bond. Kevorkian charged in Khalili's death. Circuit Judge Jessica Cooper dismisses assisted suicide charges against Kevorkian in the Frederick and Khalili cases. May 2 Kevorkian acquitted in Hyde case. May 10 Michigan Court of Appeals orders murder charges reinstated in Wantz and Miller cases.
Court also says assisted suicide law invalid on technical grounds.
Dec. 13 Michigan Supreme Court rules assisted suicide law is constitutional. U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear appeals of Michigan Supreme Court ruling. In light of state Supreme Court ruling, Cooper sets trial date in Frederick and Khalili cases. Feb. 20 Trial begins in Frederick and Khalili cases in Oakland County Circuit Court before Judge Jessica Cooper. March 8 Jury acquits Kevorkian in deaths of Frederick and Khalili.