Runnels v. Texas
Petition for certiorari denied on December 11, 2019
Issue: Whether it is a due process violation when the prosecution uses false expert testimony to obtain a death sentence, regardless of whether the prosecution knows of the falsity.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Justices allow Texas' execution of Travis Runnels to go forward (Katie Bart, December 12, 2019)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 12/06/2019 | Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 6, 2020) |
| 12/06/2019 | Application (19A639) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito. |
| 12/09/2019 | Brief of respondent Texas in opposition filed. |
| 12/11/2019 | Application (19A639) referred to the Court. |
| 12/11/2019 | Petition DENIED. |
| 12/11/2019 | Application (19A639) denied by the Court. |