Legal Opinion
Jan Brawner v. Christopher Epps, Commissioner
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided August 30, 2011No. 10-70020UnpublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PER CURIAM: *
Jan Michael Brawner, Jr. challenges the district court’s denial of habeas relief. He seeks a certifícate of appealability for this court to review his claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and the discriminatory striking of a juror. The motion is DENIED.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On April 25, 2001, Jan Michael Brawner shot and killed four people in Tate County, Mississippi. He was arrested the next day and charged with four counts of capital murder. Brawner pled not guilty and presented an insanity defense. A jury convicted him on all counts and sentenced him to death.
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- Williams v. TaylorSupreme Court of the United States · 2000
- Batson v. KentuckySupreme Court of the United States · 1986
- Wiggins v. Smith, WardenSupreme Court of the United States · 2003
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3Cited by2 opinions
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