Jamira Davis Gets New Trial | Columbia News

A South Carolina court just overturned Jamira Davis’s 35-year murder conviction, sending her case back for a new trial after finding serious flaws in the original jury. The case began with a deadly house fire on American Avenue, where Davis was accused of shooting and killing Brandon Boden before the flames erupted. Davis insists she acted in self-defense, claiming Boden tried to sexually assault her. The key to her appeal? Evidence pointing to jury tampering — a grave allegation that could have compromised the trial’s fairness. Now, with a fresh start, the focus is on ensuring a truly impartial jury — and the outcome of this second trial remains uncertain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fafca5ea846283f6