Ultimately , the Michigan Supreme Court reversed his conviction , holding that the Sixth Amendment 's Confrontation Clause , as explained in Crawford v. Washington , rendered Covington 's statements inadmissible testimonial hearsay .
The testimony of the officers was challenged as a testimonial hearsay .
The Michigan Supreme Court reversed his conviction , holding that the Sixth Amendment 's Confrontation Clause , as explained in Crawford v. Washington , rendered Covington 's statements inadmissible testimonial hearsay .
The testimony of the officers was challenged as a testimonial hearsay .