Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Sep 22, 2026 · 25-70019 · Appeal
TL;DR
- 1The defendant says prosecutors used false evidence and mixed-up stories to convict him.
- 2He claims his trial lawyer didn't do enough to prove he wasn't the shooter.
- 3The court must decide if he can appeal these claims now, even though it's late.
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