Michael Skakel's lawyer says temper prevented his testimony at 2002 trial
Michael Skakel's lawyer says temper prevented his testimony at 2002 trial murder trial, saying he has a temper.
Skakel trial lawyer slammed in murder appeal The former attorney for Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel was accused Tuesday of getting caught up in the media spotlight surrounding his client's high-profile murder trial and making fundamental errors from jury selection through closing arguments.