Ruling by
Sidney R. ThomasLower Court
USDC Central District of CaliforniaLower Court Judge
George H. King
Trial counsel's failure to conduct a thorough investigation of defendant's background to present mitigation evidence was constitutionally inadequate and prejudiced defendant by essentially ensuring defendant would be sentenced to death.
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