The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
Statement of Justice BREYER respecting the denial of certiorari.
The petitioner, Joe Clarence Smith, was sentenced to death nearly 40 years ago. Primarily because of constitutional defects in his sentencing, his execution has been long delayed. He has spent the last 40 years in prison under...
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