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AZ Supreme Court affirms Christopher Payne’s death sentence over dissent

Posted by amy on November 21, 2013
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In an amended opinion filed today, the Arizona Supreme Court again affirmed Christopher Payne’s death sentences over (a rare) dissent by Justice Bales. The trial court excluded an entire category of mitigating evidence–Skipper/post-incarceration behavior evidence. Justice Bales would remand for a new penalty hearing pursuant to Lockett. Access the opinion here: 2013-11-21 Amended Opinion