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U.S. Supreme Court wants state AG to respond to Michelle Carter of Plainville's petition
Aug 22, 2019
"PLAINVILLE — The U.S. Supreme Court wants the state Attorney General’s office to respond to Michelle Carter’s petition asking the high court to review her manslaughter conviction.
The justices made their request Thursday after the AG’s office opted on Aug. 9 to waive filing a response unless the court requested one.
A spokesperson for the state Attorney General’s office said the office will now file a response. The high court set a Sept. 23 deadline, according to the court’s docket.
The Supreme Court has yet to decide whether to hear Carter’s appeal. Experts say the court accepts about 1.2 percent of certiorari petitions...."
U.S. Supreme Court wants state AG to respond to Michelle Carter of Plainville's petition
I don't believe the SC will hear Carter's appeal, and why they asked the AG's office to file a response by Sept 23. (AG previously opted to waive response unless the court requested one). MOO