 He started the first trial as soon as they agreed to take the cases, and then began each case as soon as the jury had gone out on the previous one.In its two reviews of appeals from the case, the United States Supreme Court overturned their death sentences and convictions, saying that the convictions had been obtained by improper procedures.Those convicted spent at least six years and as many as nineteen years incarcerated in harsh local jails and state prisons.