Post by thinkinkmesa on Aug 11, 2008 11:01:42 GMT -5
Appeals court denies bid for innocence
8/9/2008, 10:59 a.m. EDT
The Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court says a death row inmate's
claim of prosecutor misconduct during his trial is outweighed by the
finding of his guilt.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday said Gregory Lott, 47,
may not proceed with his claim that prosecutors failed to turn over
crucial evidence in his case. He was convicted in the 1986 murder of
John McGrath of East Cleveland.
Lott was scheduled for execution in 2002 and 2004, but got stays. The
first time, his lawyers claimed he was mentally retarded, a claim that
was later dismissed. The next time, the Supreme Court blocked the
execution so lower courts could review Lott's claim that evidence was
withheld.
8/9/2008, 10:59 a.m. EDT
The Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court says a death row inmate's
claim of prosecutor misconduct during his trial is outweighed by the
finding of his guilt.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday said Gregory Lott, 47,
may not proceed with his claim that prosecutors failed to turn over
crucial evidence in his case. He was convicted in the 1986 murder of
John McGrath of East Cleveland.
Lott was scheduled for execution in 2002 and 2004, but got stays. The
first time, his lawyers claimed he was mentally retarded, a claim that
was later dismissed. The next time, the Supreme Court blocked the
execution so lower courts could review Lott's claim that evidence was
withheld.