Two Cases On Today’s Docket

Was the case of a convict on Death Row given the full rights for an appeal?

No. 16-6855 *** CAPITAL CASE ***
Title: Marion Wilson, Petitioner
v.
Eric Sellers, Warden
Docketed: November 15, 2016
Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
   Case Numbers: (14-10681)
   Decision Date: August 23, 2016
Questions Presented

Another Death Row case whereas the Petitioner requested habeas relief for proper investigative assistance to prove his innocence but was not provided this by the state or with effective counsel.

No. 16-6795 *** CAPITAL CASE ***
Title: Carlos Manuel Ayestas, aka Dennis Zelaya Corea, Petitioner
v.
Lorie Davis, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division
Docketed: November 9, 2016
Linked with 16A130
Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
   Case Numbers: (15-70015)
   Decision Date: March 22, 2016
   Rehearing Denied: June 10, 2016
Questions Presented