explaining claim based on inadmissible hearsay does not satisfy "newly-discovered facts" exception
Summary of this case from Commonwealth v. JohnsonNo. 08–5456.
2008-10-6
Mumia ABU–JAMAL, petitioner, v. PENNSYLVANIA.
Case below, 596 Pa. 219, 941 A.2d 1263.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District, denied.
explaining claim based on inadmissible hearsay does not satisfy "newly-discovered facts" exception
Summary of this case from Commonwealth v. JohnsonFull title:Mumia ABU–JAMAL, petitioner, v. PENNSYLVANIA.
Court:Supreme Court of the United States
Date published: Oct 6, 2008
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