The issue before this en banc court is whether capital habeas petitioner, Eric Moore, was entitled to a de novo federal court decision whether his alleged mental retardation constitutionally exempts him from execution. We conclude, on the particular facts here presented, that he was so entitled, and we return this case to the panel for review of the district court's finding.
Petitioner Moore was...
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