In Utah death penalty case, public defender says he only admitted errors to move on

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Defense attorney Sean Young, left, sits with Douglas Lovell during his murder trial in 2015.

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Defense attorney Sean Young, left, sits with Douglas Lovell during his murder trial in 2015.

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