Melvin Newman was convicted in Illinois state court of first-degree murder of Andrew Dent and sentenced to 47 years' imprisonment. Following affirmance of his conviction and sentence on direct appeal, Newman filed a state post-conviction petition, asserting three grounds for relief, only one of which is relevant here. The Illinois Court of Appeals affirmed the circuit court's dismissal of his petition...
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