· 8/5/1991
Jewell Williamson v. Jim Jones
Citations
- 936 F.2d 1000
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- holding that a petitioner must do more than simply allege that counsel’s failure to present claims was due to ineffectiveness
- noting evidence of attempted concealment of a murder weapon may be considered by the jury as evidence tending to show a consciousness of guilt
- \[T]he petitioner's failure to pursue his or her claim in a state post-conviction appeal results in a procedural bar to federal habeas corpus relief.\
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Judges: McMillian, Henley, Stuart
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