Hargrave-Thomas v. Yukins

OPINION AND ORDER

GADOLA, District Judge.

Before the Court is Petitioner’s motion for the writ of habeas corpus [docket entry 1]. This Court has entertained the parties’ written submissions and oral arguments, and has held an evidentiary hearing. For the reasons set forth below, this Court shall grant the writ, vacate Petitioner’s conviction and sentence, and order that the State of Michigan either grant Petitioner a new trial within ninety days of entry of this order or release Petitioner unconditionally.

I FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On November 5, 1993, the Honorable Wendy Baxter of the…