Christian Walker v. E. McDaniel

MEMORANDUM *

In 1998, Christian Walker (Walker) was convicted of attempted murder arising from a dispute involving Walker and his cousin, Johnny Walker (JW). At his trial, JW produced evidence that Walker was the shooter. JW was acquitted of attempted murder, but convicted of battery. At his sentencing hearing, JW maintained his innocence.

At his trial, Walker argued that JW was the shooter. Following his conviction, Walker’s appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court was dismissed. Walker subsequently petitioned for habeas relief in Nevada state court. The petition was ultimately unfruitful.

In 2002,…