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TV host says she convinced entire jury to vote not guilty in 1991 murder trial

A TV host says she persuaded an entire jury to vote not guilty in the high-profile 1991 murder case involving Daniel Rakowitz.

Published Sep 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A TV host revealed she convinced the entire jury to vote not guilty in the high-profile 1991 murder trial of Daniel Rakowitz. She told viewers, "He did not mean to kill her and once he killed her he panicked," referring to Rakowitz, who is infamously known as the "Butcher of Tompkins Square Park."