United States Third Circuit

Grant of a section 2254 petition for habeas corpus relief from a murder conviction based primarily on scientific evidence that is discredited by subsequent scientific developments, is affirmed where the government has not pointed to "ample evidence" sufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Appellate Information

• Decided 08/19/2015
• Published 08/19/2015

Judges

• Ambro

Court

• United States Third Circuit

Counsel