Jensen v. Gladden

In this post-conviction proceeding Jensen alleged that his original conviction of first degree murder should he set aside because confessions admitted in evidence were not voluntary; a change of venue should have been allowed; that he was prejudiced by pre-trial publicity and his defense counsel had not properly represented him. The charges against defense counsel concern remarks made to the jury as a part of the opening statement and for his failure to ask for sequestration of the jury. Each allegation, except the one relative to the confessions, was disposed of by the original appeal to…