Criminal
Nov. 18, 2009
U.S. Justices Rebuke 9th Circuit Ruling In Habeas Case
The high court not only summarily reversed the lower court but explicitly pointed out flaws and discrepancies in the opinion, written by Judge Stephen Reinhardt.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - Sharply criticizing the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday unanimously reversed a ruling that granted habeas relief to a convicted murderer.
In an unusual step, the court not only summarily reversed the lower court but also explicitly pointed out flaws and discrepancies in the opinion, which was written by prominent liberal Judge Stephe...
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