9th Circuit Grants Penalty Phase Relief

Posted by emily on July 08, 2011
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Yesterday the 9th Circuit ruled that Richard Hurles is entitled to a new sentencing hearing on a claim of judicial bias.  The judge who presided over Mr. Hurles’ trial and capital sentencing became an adversary in his case by actively participating in a pre-trial interlocutory appeal. The opinion is below.

Hurles v. Ryan

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