Lawyer: Skakel’s temper prevented his testimony

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VERNON, Conn. (AP) — A trial attorney on Thursday defended his decision not to have Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel testify at his 2002 murder trial, saying he has a temper.

Attorney Michael Sherman said Skakel is intelligent, “but he does have a temper and he does get excited.”

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