First Circuit· 11/16/2001

DiBenedetto v. Hall

Citations

272 F.3d 1
2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 24569
2001 WL 1415416

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stating that de novo review applies when “the state court has not decided the federal constitutional claim (even by reference to state court decisions dealing with federal constitutional issues)”
finding that the AEDPA does not apply where the state court has not decided the federal constitutional issue
discussing evidence at second trial: “The sneakers showed no visible signs of blood, itself surprising given the number of times the victims were shot at close range”
“it is difficult to imagine the sneaker evidence played much of a role in the jury’s determination”
sneaker with blood spot destroyed; no constitutional violation where test results existed and defendant free to cross-examine expert who conducted test
when “state court has addressed the federal constitutional issue, it is its ultimate outcome, and not its rationalization, which is the focus”

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Judges: Boudin, Lynch, Diclerico

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