Walton v. Nehls
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on October 14, 2025.
Issue
Whether the Eighth Amendment, which is interpreted according to "evolving standards of decency," permits a contrary rule that treats an incarcerated person as capable of giving legally effective consent to sexual conduct with a prison official.
Jul 31, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 3, 2025)Sep 2, 2025Brief of respondent Ashley Nehls in opposition filed.Sep 16, 2025Reply of petitioner David C. L. Walton filed. (Distributed)
Sep 17, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/10/2025.
Oct 14, 2025Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Walton v. Nehls, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/walton-v-nehls/