People v. Ellis

A jury convicted defendant Bernard Ellis of the first-degree murder of Gerard Hardy. He was given a 55-year prison sentence. His subsequently filed postconviction petition, after a hearing, was denied. Defendant’s motion to consolidate his direct appeal and his appeal from the denial of the postconviction petition was allowed. Defendant appeals his conviction and sentence, the denial of his motions for a new trial, and the denial of his postconviction petition.

Defendant raises as issues on appeal whether: (1) a juror should have been dismissed for cause; (2) he was denied his right to a fair…