Meeks v. Moore

TJOFLAT, Circuit Judge:

Douglas Ray Meeks appeals an order of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida denying his consolidated petition for a writ of habeas corpus. 1 See 28 U.S.C. § 2254. 2 We affirm.

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On the morning of October 24, 1974, Meeks, a twenty-one-year-old African-American, entered the Majik Market convenience store in Perry, Florida. 3 While attempting to rob the store, Meeks stabbed the store manager, Chevis Thompson. Three high school students (James Sutherland, Jeffrey McKee, and Thomas Hingson) saw Meeks exit the Majik Market as they drove into the…