Willie Watson, Jr. v. Frank Blackburn, Warden, and the State of Louisiana

798 F.2d 872, 1986 U.S. App. LEXIS 30772

Opinions

GEE, Circuit Judge:

Watson’s appeal raises one issue only, a claim of discrimination in the imposition of the death penalty on blacks who murder whites. We agree with the district court that Wicker v. McCotter, 798 F.2d 155 (5th Cir.1986) represents the law of our Circuit and forecloses his claim. As a panel of our Court, we are bound to follow that law until the Supreme Court or our Court, sitting en banc, changes it.

The motion of Mr. Jed Stone to participate as co-counsel in this appeal is GRANTED.

The judgment of the district court denying habeas relief is AFFIRMED.

The applications for a certificate of probable cause and for a stay of execution are DENIED.