Washington - The US Supreme Court yesterday overturned the death sentence of a Texas inmate said by his lawyers to be so mentally retarded he still believes in Santa Claus, ruling that the jury instructions at resentencing were flawed.
Court overturns death sentence
Washington - The US Supreme Court yesterday overturned the death sentence of a Texas inmate said by his lawyers to be so mentally…
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