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· 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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