United States Supreme Court

Grant of habeas relief in a first-degree murder case is vacated where the Ninth Circuit erred in concluding that a state appeals court's decision, that buttons displaying the victim's image worn by the victim's family during respondent's trial did not deny respondent his right to a fair trial, was contrary to or an unreasonable application of clearly established federal law as determined by the Supreme Court.

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• Decided 12/11/2006
• Published 12/11/2006

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• United States Supreme Court

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