JOHNSON, J.:
¶ 1 Mitchell D. DiVentura appeals from the order denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. We affirm.
¶ 2 In April 1979, a jury found DiVentura guilty of first-degree murder for the strangulation death of his wife. DiVentura filed a direct appeal to this Court alleging that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to request a jury instruction on voluntary manslaughter. In October 1979, this Court granted DiVentura a new...
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