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The case became a media sensation and a focal point in criminal justice history, not least because of the high-profile figure connected to it: Michael Skakel, a Kennedy cousin. Despite the initial hesitations and decades of legal battles, Skakel was ultimately tried, convicted in 2002, and served time in prison. However, his conviction was later vacated, igniting debates about justice and the entangled influence of political dynasties.