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Kearse v. Florida

Application for stay of execution denied on March 3, 2026.

Docket No. Date Filed Op. Below Order Term
25a960 02/28/2026 Fla. Mar 3, 2026 OT 2025

Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the execution of Billy Leon Kearse.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
02/28/2026Application (25A960) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Thomas.
03/02/2026Response to application from respondent Florida filed.
03/03/2026Application (25A960) referred to the Court.
03/03/2026Application (25A960) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.