Thomas v. Georgia
Annotate this CaseDrexton Thomas appealed his convictions for malice murder and other offenses in connection with the shooting death of Jeffrey Douglas, Sr., and the aggravated assault of Jeffrey Douglas, Jr. (“Junior”). He argued: (1) the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions as a matter of federal due process; (2) the trial court abused its discretion in denying his motion for a new trial as the “thirteenth juror;” (3) the trial court abused its discretion in denying Thomas’ motion for a mistrial based on a courtroom outburst; (4) his inculpatory custodial statement was obtained in violation of his Miranda rights; (5) his trial counsel was ineffective; and (6) he was entitled to a new trial on the basis of cumulative prejudice. After review, the Georgia Supreme Court found no reversible error and affirmed.
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