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Judges and Judiciary

May 3, 2006

Second Reinhardt Ruling Draws Court's Review

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to review a decision by liberal 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Reinhardt that set aside a California death sentence in San Joaquin County because of inadequate jury instructions on mitigating evidence.

By Brent Kendall
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to review a decision by liberal 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Reinhardt that set aside a California death sentence in San Joaquin County because of inadequate jury instructions on mitigating evidence.
      The high court's decision marks the second time in tw...

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