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Supreme Court overturns conviction of man tried six times for murder, citing racism - GMDino - 06-21-2019 Crikey! https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/06/21/supreme-court-rules-curtis-flowers-mississippi-death-penalty-case/1120908001/ Quote:The Supreme Court ruled Friday that a Mississippi prisoner tried six times for murder deserves a seventh chance because of a prosecutor's discrimination. I saw something about this case the other day and I think it said that this would set a record for times prosecuted (seven) for the same case but I don't know if it is just for murder or in general. RE: Supreme Court overturns conviction of man tried six times for murder, citing racism - CKwi88 - 06-21-2019 (06-21-2019, 12:11 PM)GMDino Wrote: Crikey! You'd think after 6 times it would be time for a new prosecutor, rather than a new jury. RE: Supreme Court overturns conviction of man tried six times for murder, citing racism - fredtoast - 06-21-2019 If the SCOTUS is going to rule like this then they just need to eliminate peremptory challenges. Peremptory challenges allow an attorney to dismiss a potential juror without stating cause. RE: Supreme Court overturns conviction of man tried six times for murder, citing racism - fredtoast - 06-21-2019 Thomas said "Although the court's opinion might boost its self-esteem, it also needlessly prolongs the suffering of four victims' families." Thomas needs to suck an ass for this comment. How is it "needless" to prevent an innocent man being executed? Two of the previous trials ended with a hung jury. It obviously is not a slam dunk that he is guilty. RE: Supreme Court overturns conviction of man tried six times for murder, citing racism - Mike M (the other one) - 06-21-2019 No need for him to be on Death Row, The evidence against him is good, but not solid enough to warrant the Death Penalty. His Uncle's gun was reported stolen and matches the type of gun used, so I feel he did it, but sadly they can't find the gun, but they did find Gunpowder residue on his hands. The stupid prosecutor is effing it all up and now a person that is likely guilty will get to go free. RE: Supreme Court overturns conviction of man tried six times for murder, citing racism - Benton - 06-21-2019 (06-21-2019, 12:20 PM)CKwi88 Wrote: You'd think after 6 times it would be time for a new prosecutor, rather than a new jury. Why? Think of the time saving to taxpayers. There's 0 prep work for him. Maybe update the notes a little, make a new pie chart. RE: Supreme Court overturns conviction of man tried six times for murder, citing racism - Benton - 06-21-2019 (06-21-2019, 12:47 PM)fredtoast Wrote: If the SCOTUS is going to rule like this then they just need to eliminate peremptory challenges. I thought they were for doing it without stating cause? (06-21-2019, 01:15 PM)Mike M (the other one) Wrote: No need for him to be on Death Row, Eh, I dunno. The guy was fired a couple weeks before and there's the stolen gun... but that doesn't seem to be a lot to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. Seems like lazy police/prosecution work. RE: Supreme Court overturns conviction of man tried six times for murder, citing racism - fredtoast - 06-21-2019 (06-21-2019, 03:03 PM)Benton Wrote: I thought they were for doing it without stating cause? Typo corrected. Thanks. |