Death row inmate Rudolph Holton deserves a new trial...
Death row inmate Rudolph Holton deserves a new trial for the 1986 murder of a girl, the state Supreme Court ruled
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Death row inmate Rudolph Holton deserves a new trial for the 1986 murder of a girl, the state Supreme Court ruled.
In a brief order, Florida's high court upheld an order by Circuit Judge Daniel Perry in November 2001 ordering a new trial for Holton, who marked his 16th year on death row last week.
Holton, 49, was convicted of raping and killing Katrina Graddy, a 17-year-old prostitute.
The 6-0 order was unanimous.
The high court said Perry's order was "fully supported by competent, substantial evidence."
In a brief order, Florida's high court upheld an order by Circuit Judge Daniel Perry in November 2001 ordering a new trial for Holton, who marked his 16th year on death row last week.
Holton, 49, was convicted of raping and killing Katrina Graddy, a 17-year-old prostitute.
The 6-0 order was unanimous.
The high court said Perry's order was "fully supported by competent, substantial evidence."
— SOURCES
- (Sources: News-Journal and Associated Press, 18/12/2002)
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