Geoffrey Todd West v. Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections

This appeal is from the denial of Section 2254 relief to a state prisoner sentenced to death. This appeal raises claims of ineffective assistance of counsel. Briefly stated, three claims are presented:

1.Did the district court properly deny habeas relief on Petitioner’s claim that counsel was ineffective for failing to object to Petitioner being required to wear a stun belt at trial?

2. Did the district court properly deny habeas relief on Petitioner’s claim that counsel was ineffective for failing to investigate and present mitigation evidence at the penalty phase?

3. Did the district court…