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The Supreme Court's landmark ruling now allows defendants to challenge their convictions based on the admission of unduly prejudicial evidence, potentially reshaping postconviction litigation.

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Supreme Court says Payne v. Tennessee provides clearly established due-process rule for AEDPA claims in 7-2 per curiam decision
In Andrew v. White, the Supreme Court held 7–2 that the rule in Payne v. Tennessee — that unduly prejudicial evidence can render a trial fundamentally unfair — qualifies as "clearly established" federal law under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA), reopening a path to habeas relief for some defendants.
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October 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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In a pivotal court session, the credibility of James David Duncan's testimony is under intense scrutiny, raising questions about his legal future and the complexities of post-conviction relief.

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Court discredits Duncan's testimony in collateral attack case
Court finds Duncan's testimony self-serving despite claiming he filed timely post-conviction relief.
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April 26, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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Massachusetts has just opened the door for incarcerated individuals to seek sentence reductions under the groundbreaking Survivors Justice Act!

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Massachusetts implements postconviction relief process under Survivors Justice Act
Incarcerated individuals can now petition for sentence reductions under the new act.
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June 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM