U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Apr. 2, 2015
9th Circuit overturns death penalty, and redacts inmate's name
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the death penalty for an inmate whose history of sexual abuse as a minor was overlooked by his attorney on Tuesday. The panel also redacted his name from the opinion.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the death penalty for an inmate whose history of sexual abuse as a minor was overlooked by his attorney on Tuesday.
Then, in an unusual move, the panel redacted his name from the opinion.
Circuit Judge Stephen Reinhardt wrote in a footnote that the case contained "disturbing evidence," and that the redaction was to h...
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