Former ABC network chief Steve McPherson , who no longer works in the entertainment industry , told jurors that he also approved the decision in May 2008 , Levin said . NEW : 9 women , 3 men will testify if ' Edie Britt 's death was revenge against Sheridan . Edie Britt died for ` ` creative reasons '' to surprise viewers , the defense argues . Actress Nicollette Sheridan accuses the series creator Marc Cherry of killing her . Sheridan 's lawyers accuse ABC , CBS of covering up evidence .
NEW : 9 women , 3 men will testify if ' Edie Britt 's death was revenge against Sheridan . Edie Britt died for ` ` creative reasons '' to surprise viewers , the defense argues . Actress Nicollette Sheridan accuses the series creator Marc Cherry of killing her . Sheridan 's lawyers accuse ABC , CBS of covering up evidence .