Anthony B. wilson v. Department of Corrections

In Wilson v. State, the Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed Anthony Wil son’s convictions for “attempted first degree murder and burglary with a battery while armed with a knife, in connection with the stabbing of Antron Pope inside Pope’s home.” 880 So.2d 1287 (Fla.3d D.C.A.2004). After exhausting his state remedies, Wilson petitioned the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida for a writ of habeas corpus. 28 U.S.C. § 2254. The district court denied relief. Wilson appealed, and we issued a certifícate of appealability on one issue, to-wit:

Whether the district court…