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U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Murder Conviction for Violating Right to Confront Witnesses
Hemphill v. New York Docket: 20-637, Opinion Date: January 20, 2022. A stray 9-millimeter bullet killed a child after a Bronx street fight. Eyewitnesses described the shooter as wearing a blue shirt or sweater. Police officers determined Gilliam was involved and that Morris was at the scene. A search of Morris’ apartment revealed a 9-millimeter cartridge and .357-caliber bullets. Gilliam initially identified Morris as the shooter but subsequently said that Hemphill was the sh

Nick Woodall
Jan 21, 20222 min read
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