Tharpe v. Sellers
Holding
On the unusual facts of this case, the court of appeals should not have rested its review of Keith Tharpe's application for a certificate of appealability on the ground that it was indisputable among reasonable jurists that Barney Gattie's service on the jury did not prejudice Tharpe.
Judgment
Vacated and remanded, n/a on Jan 8, 2018. Justice Thomas filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Alito and Gorsuch joined.
Sep 23, 2017Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 23, 2017)Sep 23, 2017Application (17A330) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Thomas.Sep 26, 2017Brief of respondent Eric Sellers, Warden in opposition filed.
Sep 26, 2017Application (17A330) referred to the Court.
Sep 26, 2017Reply of petitioner Keith Tharpe filed.Sep 26, 2017Application (17A330) granted by the Court. The application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court is granted pending the disposition of the petition for a writ of certiorari. Should the petition for a writ of certiorari be denied, this stay shall terminate automatically. In the event the petition for a writ of certiorari is granted, the stay shall terminate upon the sending down of the judgment of this Court.
Justice Thomas, Justice Alito, and Justice Gorsuch would deny the application.
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Jan 8, 2018Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED. Opinion per curiam. (Detached Opinion). Justice Thomas, with whom Justice Alito and Justice Gorsuch join, dissenting. (Detached Opinion).
Feb 9, 2018JUDGMENT ISSUED.
Recommended Citation: Tharpe v. Sellers, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/tharpe-v-sellers/