PER CURIAM.
Samuel Rivera, a prisoner under sentence of death, appeals the denial of his motion for postconviction relief. He also petitions the Court for a writ of habeas corpus. We have jurisdiction under article V, sections 3(b)(1) and (9) of the Florida Constitution.
Rivera was convicted of murdering a police officer in 1987. After a penalty proceeding, the jury recommended death by a vote of seven to five. The trial court sentenced Rivera to death, finding...
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