Williams v. Hobbs

Cite as: 562 U. S. ____ (2010)

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

MARCEL WAYNE WILLIAMS v. RAY HOBBS, DIRECTOR, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT

No. 09–10382. Decided December 6, 2010

The motion of Scholars of Habeas Corpus Law for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

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