John Mills, Jr. v. Harry K. Singletary, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections

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• \The law in this circuit is clear that arguments not presented in the district court will not be considered for the first time on appeal.\
• counsel’s decision to curtail further investigation into co-defendant’s psychiatric treatment comported with trial strategy and counsel’s decision not to present additional mitigating evidence was reasonable
• “A petitioner seeking a federal evidentiary hearing based on the inadequate development of a material fact at an earlier state court hearing . . . must show either: (1
• “We are satisfied that the media coverage of this case ‘was essentially factual and was not directed at arousing or inciting the passion of the community.’ ”
• “The question is whether ... ending an investigation short of exhaustion, was a reasonable tactical decision. If so, such a choice must be given a strong presumption of correctness, and the inquiry is generally at an end.”
• “A decision to limit investigation is accorded a strong presumption of reasonableness.”

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