Jodi Arias Trial Update Today: Jodi Arias Retrial On Hold As Arias Shows Signs Of Injury; Camera Ban Overturned in Jodi Arias Retrial; Jodi Arias Parents Ask for Support in YouTube Video

Jodi Arias Trial Update Today: The Jodi Arias retrial is on hold as Arias was recently seen with what looks like signs of injuries. The Jodi Arias trial media ban was overturned by the Arizona Court of Appeals. Jodi Arias' parents took to YouTube to asking for support and money.

On Monday, the parents of Jodi Arias published a YouTube video called "A message from Bill and Sandy Arias," thanking viewers for donations they made on Justice4Jodi.com. Arias' parents said the money will be used "to obtain the best legal representation possible for [Arias'] appeals."

Jodi Arias' parents warned people not to send donations to any site otherthan Justice4Jodi.com. Arias' mother said "[Justice4Jodi.com can] personally guarantee that all funds raised will be for Jodi's defense and no other purchase." Bill Arias added "There are other websites soliciting donations for Jodi Arias's appeal. We caution everyone against donating to these sites because we don't know whether or not these donations will ever reach Jodi Arias."

The video was taken down two days later without explanation.

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that the media will be allowed to covering Jodi Arias' sentencing trial. Judge Sherry Stephens had ordered cameras blocked from the hearings.

Last Thursday, Judge Stephens ordered that media and public out Maricopa County Superior Court prior to testimony from a mystery witness. AZ Central reported that a coalition of news outlets that included The Arizona Republic and 12 News, filed an appeal. A three-judge panel overruled the decision on Monday.

Fox 10 Arizona reported that attorney David Bodney said "We have just heard the risk of being kept in perpetual confusion, and darkness looms in this case unless the court steps in and enforces the first amendment rights of the press and public."

Last month Jodi Arias claimed her ex-lover Travis Alexander wrote letters to her apologizing for an alleged incident where Jodi caught him looking at pictures of young boys and masturbating.

Prosecutor Juan Martinez said the letters were fake. Arias' head lawyer Kirk Nurmi said the prosecution's "own [forensic] expert did not say those letters were forged," according to AzCentral.com.

The first Jodi Arias trial ended with a conviction but not a sentence. Jodi Arias' murder conviction stands. Under Arizona law, prosecutors have the option of pursuing a second penalty phase with a new jury to get the death sentence. If the second jury fails to reach a verdict, the death penalty would be removed as an option. The judge will then sentence Jodi Arias to life behind bars or be decide that she may be eligible for release after 25 years.

Jodi Arias admitted she killed Travis Alexander, but said she acted in self-defense because he was given to bouts of rage. Prosecutors said the killing was premeditated and fueled by jealous rage after Alexander said he wanted to break up with Jodi Arias and go to Mexico with another woman.

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