Andrew Goldstein
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Andrew Goldstein was not, by most lights, a desirable client. He had a diagnosis of schizophrenia, and he was one of the state's most notorious murderers until his conviction was overturned late last year. Mr. Goldstein was convicted of pushing Kendra Webdale, an aspiring journalist, to her death in front of a speeding train on Jan. 3, 1999. The state's highest court overturned his conviction on Dec. 20, saying he had been denied his Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses against him. Mr. Goldstein chose Legal Aid as his counsel because they won his appeal. Apologetically, he added that he had assured Mr. Canfield that anything could change in the future on this and that he might still stand a chance. Andy Goldstein was convicted of pushing Kendra Webdale to her death in front of a speeding train. The state's highest court overturned his conviction saying that he had been denied his Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses against him. A prosecution psychiatrist testified at trial that he pushed Ms. Webdale not because he was insane, but because she resembled a blond woman who had spurned him. Mr. Goldstein said that he preferred Legal Aid because they won the appeal. Apologetically, he added that he had assured Mr. Canfield that he might still stand a chance.