Judge Orders Release Of 'Making A Murderer' Subject Brendan Dassey

A federal judge has ordered that “Making a Murderer” subject Brendan Dassey be released from prison pending an appeal, in a ruling released Monday.

Dassey was convicted in state court on charges related to the rape and murder of 25-year-old Teresa Halbach, who disappeared in November 2005 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. He allegedly helped his uncle, Steven Avery, dispose of her body.