|
|
| Supreme Court to Decide Death-Row Inmate's Case |
| By Reuters |
| Published: 04/24/2002 |
|
The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday it would decide whether a death-row inmate in Tennessee should get a hearing for his constitutional claims, including allegations of misconduct by prosecutors. Abu-Ali Abdur'Rahman, who has been sentenced to death for the 1986 murder of a Nashville drug dealer, wants a federal judge to hear his claims of misconduct by prosecutors, which he says led to his death sentence. He claimed prosecutors failed to turn over evidence, made misleading statements and improperly prepared witnesses. A U.S. appeals court in February ruled against a hearing, saying review of the claims was precluded by a federal law that limits death penalty appeals. Defense lawyers argued their claims should be reviewed under a different federal rule. The Supreme Court agreed to hear Abdur'Rahman's appeal that the appeals court erred in its ruling. The justices will hear arguments in the case and then issue their decision during their upcoming term that begins in October. In October, the Supreme Court rejected another appeal by Abdur'Rahman. His lawyers had asked the court to consider whether better legal help could have resulted in a sentence of life in prison for the 1986 stabbing death. Abdur'Rahman was on parole for killing an inmate at a federal prison in Virginia when he committed the 1986 murder. He said he was trying to cleanse the Nashville community of drug dealers who sold to children. The case is Abdur'Rahman v. Bell, 01-9094. |
advertise
|
privacy policy
|
add URL
|
about us
|
terms/disclaimer
|
contact us
|
join our team
|
help
Hiring an attorney can present confusing situations for someone. It’s hard to tell whether you’ll get the best service possible in your situation. You likely have a lot of questions. Will your lawyer hand off your matter to someone else? Will your lawyer return your phone calls? It’s hard to know without someone you can trust. If you been hit by distracted driver in Waco you need a lawyer. People in Central Texas have trusted Dunnam & Dunnam for almost 100 years for their most pressing legal concerns. They understand the value of a good advocate. They’re a family helping Waco families since 1925.