Adanandus v. Johnson

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

BIERY, District Judge.

The State of Texas seeks to put to death one of its citizens, Dwight Dwayne Adanan-dus. In his petition for federal habeas corpus relief, Mr. Adanandus raises twenty-one points requiring constitutional review by this Court and examination of current law on the issues raised. For reasons stated herein, relief is denied.

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