USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court overturned the death sentence of Terry Ellerbee

The Florida Supreme Court overturned the death sentence of Terry Ellerbee imposed after a nonunanimous (11-1) sentencing recommendation by the jury. Ellerbee was sentenced on January 29, 2010 (see) for the Sept. 21, 2006, killing of 72-year-old Thomas R. Dellarco. The Supreme Court also determined that Ellerbee had been provided ineffective assistance of counsel during the penalty phase of his trial.