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The involvement of Michael Skakel, linked to the influential Kennedy family, added a political and social layer to the case. High-profile figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. played a prominent role, initially advocating for Skakel but later challenging the conviction. Kennedy Jr. spent considerable resources, including time and money, naming alternative suspects, some of whom were individuals of marginalized backgrounds, such as Black teenagers from the Bronx. These actions stirred controversy, raising questions about class, race, and justice.