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Litigation

Jul. 18, 2014

Judge who found death penalty unconstitutional known for bold rulings

U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney is known for being an independent thinker who is unafraid of issuing controversial opinions if he feels compelled by the facts and circumstances of a case, according to multiple attorneys.


By Henry Meier


Daily Journal Staff Writer


The federal judge in Santa Ana who found California's death penalty statute unconstitutional Wednesday is a registered Republican known for his strong convictions and sometimes unpredictable decisions.


While the ruling surprised many, U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney is an independent thinker who is unafraid of issuing controversial opinions if he is compelled by the facts and circumstances of...

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