Cox v. Norris

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

EISELE, District Judge.

Before the Court is petitioner’s amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus, filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Respondent has filed a response to this petition, opposing the relief sought. For the reasons expressed in the following opinion, the Court will deny petitioner the habeas relief requested.

I

In April, 1990, petitioner and his son were tried jointly before a jury for the murder of Freddie Harrison. The basic factual background surrounding that murder has been summarized by the Arkansas Supreme Court.

[Petitioner] and [petitioner’s…