Wright was sentenced to 25 years for stabbing husband more than 200 times . Appeals court set aside sentence , said lawyers failed to do their job in penalty phase . A first jury has the option of sentencing her to probation or 25 years . Wolf also said cocaine was found in the victim 's system , and several witnesses testified to his occasional drug use , which defense attorney say may have rendered him aggressive . In second trial , prosecutors alleged Susan Wright tied husband to bed during seduction , killed him .
Wright was sentenced to 25 years for stabbing husband more than 200 times . Appeals court set aside sentence , said lawyers failed to do their job in penalty phase . A first jury has the option of sentencing her to probation or 25 years . In second trial , prosecutors alleged Susan Wright tied husband to bed during seduction , killed him .