California Supreme Court
Aug. 25, 2016
Murderer's death sentence reversed by 4-3 vote on rehearing
The state Supreme Court has set aside the death penalty against Gary Lee Grimes by the slimmest of majorities, more than two decades after the defendant was sentenced.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The state Supreme Court has set aside the death penalty against Gary Lee Grimes by the slimmest of majorities, more than two decades after the defendant was sentenced.
Monday's 4-3 decision is a remarkable turnaround for Grimes, considering the high court just last year had affirmed the death penalty against him.
The about-face was prompted by the addition of two justices nominated by Gov. J...
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