Litigation
Nov. 19, 2013
Death penalty cases stuck in slow lane
A federal judge postponed implementation of a proposed government rule that would authorize expedited post-conviction proceedings in death penalty cases after hammering a Department of Justice attorney with questions last week.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
OAKLAND - A federal judge postponed implementation of a proposed government rule that would authorize expedited post-conviction proceedings in death penalty cases after hammering a Department of Justice attorney with questions.
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken said she intends to issue a preliminary injunction, and on Friday extended a temporary restraining order until that happens.
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