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Tennard v. Dretke, No. 02-10038 (U.S. Supreme Court) (542 U.S. 274; 124 S.Ct. 2562) (June 24, 2004) (Justice O'Connor)

This decision is the latest chapter in a case that dates back to 1986, when petitioner Robert Tennard was convicted of capital murder in Texas. During the penalty phase of his trial, Tennard’s parole officer testified regarding Tennard’s low IQ, and his defense counsel argued that the low IQ mitigated ...

 

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