Frank X. Hopkins Petitioner v. Randolph K. Reeves

524 U.S. 88 · Decided June 8, 1998 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Frank X. Hopkins Petitioner v. Randolph K. Reeves was decided on June 8, 1998 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Cruel and unusual punishment, death penalty” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Frank X. Hopkins Petitioner v. Randolph K. Reeves

SCDB identifiers: case 1997-078, docket 1997-078-01.

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