In re Boyette
Annotate this CaseAfter a jury trial, Petitioner was convicted of two counts of first degree murder and of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Following the penalty phase of trial, the jury sentenced Petitioner to death. The Supreme Court affirmed. While Petitioner's appeal was pending, Petitioner also filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus. Having found the petition stated a prima facie case for relief on several claims of alleged juror misconduct, the Supreme Court issued an order to show cause why relief should not be granted. After an evidentiary hearing, a referee filed his report. The Supreme Court accepted the referee's report and findings as supported by substantial evidence, discharged the order to show cause, and denied relief, holding (1) there was no substantial likelihood that one juror was biased against Petitioner for failing to disclose certain personal information; and (2) the record rebutted the presumption of prejudice that arose from two other jurors' misconduct.
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