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The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down an appeal from a Texas inmate currently on death row.
According to available information, the Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Areli Escobar, who is sentenced to death in Texas. Here are the main details:
The Case:
Areli Escobar was found guilty and sentenced to death for the sexual assault and murder of 17-year-old Bianca Maldonado in Austin, Texas, in 2009.
Concerns were raised regarding the reliability of the DNA evidence used during his trial, particularly due to problems associated with the DNA lab of the Austin Police Department.
The Appeal:
Escobar’s defense team contended that these issues warranted a new trial.
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office also expressed concerns about the evidence presented.
However, the Supreme Court has opted not to review the appeal.
Supreme Court’s Decision:
By declining to hear Escobar’s appeal, the Supreme Court has upheld the ruling of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
It is important to note that, despite this ruling, there is currently no execution date scheduled for Mr. Escobar.
Context:
This decision follows a similar case in Oklahoma involving Richard Glossip, where the Supreme Court overturned the conviction and death sentence.
The distinctions between the two cases led to different outcomes.