The Georgia Supreme Court threw out a death sentence...
The Georgia Supreme Court threw out a death sentence against Gary Chad Thomason, a burglar convicted of killing 33-year-old Jerry Self
The Georgia Supreme Court threw out a death sentence against Gary Chad Thomason, a burglar convicted of killing 33-year-old Jerry Self.
In a 5-2 opinion, the court found Thomason's trial lawyers failed to effectively present important mitigation evidence based on work performed by mental health experts on behalf of Thomason during the sentencing phase of the case.
In a 5-2 opinion, the court found Thomason's trial lawyers failed to effectively present important mitigation evidence based on work performed by mental health experts on behalf of Thomason during the sentencing phase of the case.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 24/03/2003)