Opinion by: STEVEN C. HILBIG, Justice.
The State of Texas filed two indictments against John William Coleman, each charging him with multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault and indecency with a child. The cases were tried together, but the trial ended when the court declared a mistrial at Coleman's request because of statements made by the prosecutor. Coleman filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus in each case, asserting his double jeopardy rights would...
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