No. 25-5194
Edward J. Zakrzewski, II v. Florida
IFP
Tags: constitutional-rights criminal-sentencing death-penalty florida-law judicial-override jury-recommendation
Latest Conference:
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Question Presented (from Petition)
Given that it is illegal to sentence an individual to death as the result of a bare majority jury vote or judicial override of a life sentence anywhere in this country, is it unconstitutional to execute Petitioner when his death sentences stem from jury votes of 7-5 and 6-6?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
QP: Is it unconstitutional to execute Petitioner when his death sentences stem from jury votes of 7-5 and 6-6 and a judicial override of a life sentence?
Docket Entries
2025-07-30
Application (25A104) referred to the Court.
2025-07-30
Application (25A104) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
2025-07-30
Petition DENIED.
2025-07-29
Reply of petitioner Edward James Zakrzewski, II filed.
2025-07-28
Response to application from respondent Florida filed.
2025-07-28
Brief of respondent Florida in opposition filed.
2025-07-24
Application (25A104) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Thomas.
2025-07-24
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed.
Attorneys
Edward James Zakrzewski, II
Lisa Marie Fusaro — Capital Collateral Regional Counsel - North, Petitioner
State of Florida