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In brief
Overview
According to Mr. Nolas, petitioner argues that there is no evidence of abuse, no alcohol problem, and that Rompilla is not mentally retarded.
All three mental health professionals examined Rompilla's mental state at the time of the crime.
Background and question before the Court
What each side argues
Mr. Nolas's argument
According to Mr. Nolas, there is no abuse.
According to Mr. Nolas, there is no alcohol problem with either him or the family.
According to Mr. Nolas, Rompilla is not mentally retarded.
According to Mr. Nolas, experts charged with mitigation found nothing.
What happened at oral argument
According to Mr. Nolas, there is no abuse, no alcohol problem, and Rompilla is not mentally retarded, as asserted by the petitioner’s experts.
All three mental health professionals examined Rompilla’s mental state at the time of the crime.
What the Court decided
Why it matters
Terms to know
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Primary sources
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