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flag North Dakota appeals a ruling granting murderer Werner Kunkel a new trial over withheld evidence and claims Fassett was seen alive after his death.

flag North Dakota is appealing a lower court’s decision to grant Werner Kunkel a new trial in his 1995 murder conviction for the 1986 killing of Gilbert Fassett. flag The state challenges the ruling that cited prosecutors’ failure to disclose exculpatory evidence and testimony claiming Fassett was seen alive after his supposed death, including while Kunkel was incarcerated. flag The case now moves to the North Dakota Supreme Court, where the outcome will determine whether Kunkel’s conviction stands or a new trial proceeds. flag Kunkel remains in prison during the appeal.

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