Gorosh has argued that Skrzynski's suggestions about Kevorkian's failure to testify prejudiced the jury.

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Gorosh's motion for a mistrial is based on prosecutor John Skrzynski's objections during Kevorkian's closing arguments.

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Although he is being represented by Gorosh and Lisa Dwyer, Kevorkian will be participating in his own defense.

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"Dr. Kevorkian eagerly awaits his trial and can't wait for the matter to be litigated in court, " Gorosh said.

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The verdict came hours after Kevorkian's lawyer, David Gorosh, indicated that he would file a motion for a mistrial.

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Gorosh claims that Skrzynski suggested that Kevorkian hurt his case by not testifying.

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Friday morning, Kevorkian told Judge Cooper that he would stop representing himself and let Gorosh present legal arguments that may arise.

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At the Dec. 9 hearing, Gorosh argued that prosecutors cannot charge Kevorkian with both first-degree murder and assisted suicide because the charges contradict each other.

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