Wright v. Georgia
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Appellant Tyrone Wright was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the 2009 shooting death of Cedric Finley. The victim allegedly stole crack cocaine and cash from appellant the night before the shooting. Appellant appealed the denial of his motion for new trial and his conviction and sentence, arguing insufficiency of the evidence, improper denial of his motion to suppress, and ineffective assistance of counsel. Finding no error, the Supreme Court affirmed.
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