Gibson v. State

WALLER, Justice:

Respondent-Petitioner Harold Gibson (Gibson) pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to twenty-one years in prison. He did not appeal the conviction or sentence.

Gibson filed a post-conviction relief (PCR) application dated. March 2, 1995. A circuit judge granted Gibson a new trial based on a Brady 1 violation, but rejected Gibson’s argument the prosecutor had committed misconduct. Petitioner-Respondent (the State) and Gibson contend the judge erred. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

The State accused Gibson of murdering a long-time friend, Bobby M.…