Edward Stevens v. State

GUTIERREZ, Chief Judge.

Edward John Stevens appeals from the district court’s judgment denying his petition for post-conviction relief. Specifically, he contends the district court erred by summarily dismissing his claim that his appellate counsel was ineffective for failing to appeal the appointment of a Supreme Court justice to hear his new trial motion. He also contends the district court erred by denying his claims, following an evidentiary hearing, that the prosecution committed a Brady1 violation by failing to disclose evidence that the deceased child’s eyes were removed after embalming…