A Texas man is moving to appeal his death sentence, stating a Comedy Central special violated his constitutional rights.
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — A Texas man is moving to appeal his death sentence after stating that a Comedy Central special violated his constitutional rights to a fair and speedy trial.
Hall's legal team is now arguing that footage from a special on the television comedy network was later used to influence the sentencing of their client. We’re asking #SCOTUS to review the constitutionality of Mr. Hall’s sentence. pic.twitter.com/JFNFskKHDw Ross can be seen in the segment conversing with inmates in the segment called,"Jeff Ross roasts criminals: Live at Brazos County Jail."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Texas death row appeal hinging on jailhouse Comedy Central roast heads to Supreme CourtGabriel Hall, who was convicted of a double murder in 2015, was interviewed at the jail by insult comic Jeff Ross for a special he was producing with the network.
Read more »
Texas death row appeal hinging on jailhouse Comedy Central roast heads to Supreme CourtAttorneys for Gabriel Hall argue the roast, which was shown in court at sentencing,...
Read more »
Jeff Ross Comedy Central Special Used to Sentence Man to Death, D.A. Firing BackFunnyman Jeff Ross may have inadvertently contributed to a Texas inmate's death sentence ... and now, the guy's attorneys are asking the Supreme Court to overturn the sentence.
Read more »
Mississippi vs. Texas Tech: Five things to watch in Texas BowlWhat to keep an eye on when Texas Tech and Mississippi face off in the Texas Bowl on...
Read more »
Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss prediction: Our pick for the Texas Bowl todayThe underdog worth betting in the Texas Bowl tonight.
Read more »
Texas Tech riding high into Texas BowlFirst-year coach Joey McGuire has Texas Tech on a roll with three straight wins and a...
Read more »