Media maelstrom was detrimental to Pitman's case says Ms Menzies

The case spurred a media maelstrom."It was not helpful to Chris' case," Ms. Menzies said. "I think, in the end, it was detrimental."Taking the stand next, Mr. Vickery denied taking the case purely to publicize his own fight.Mr. Vickery also said he worked extensively on a plea deal for Mr. Pittman before jurors returned with a guilty verdict, but says prosecutors would only agree to a deal under which Mr. Pittman would serve a maximum sentence