Devaughn v. State

NAHMIAS, Justice.

Appellant Jean Pierre DeVaughn was convicted of malice murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting death of William Eric Clark. On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred in striking two black jurors for cause, allowing a key witness to testify on short notice, and admitting evidence obtained in violation of his Miranda rights. Appellant also argues that the State failed to disclose an agreement with a witness. We affirm.

1. Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdicts, the evidence at trial showed the following. Appellant’s cousin, Constance Clark…