State v. Coleman

Coleman appeals his aggravated murder- convictions and death sentence. We reject his appeal and affirm.

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Appellant’s first contention is that the guilt-phase jury instructions on complicity are flawed because they do not comport with R.C. 2903.01(D).1 *289According to appellant, where a defendant is charged with aggravated murder in a capital case, jury instructions regarding complicity must specifically state that the inference that defendant intended to kill by aiding a crime is nonconclusive. Because this precise language was not part of the jury instructions, appellant argues the jury’s…