Opinion ID: 1090851
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: whether the cumulation of error in this case renders the conviction unconstitutionally unreliable.

Text: ¶ 30. Russell states first that he incorporates all of the issues below and asserts his right to a fair trial, free from the cumulative taint of each of the errors combined. He cites a number of cases from other jurisdictions on this matter, and finally cites the original opinion in this case, Russell, 607 So.2d at 1117 (quoting Hansen v. State, 592 So.2d 114, 142 (Miss. 1991)), where we stated, It is true that no one of these errors, when considered separately and apart from the others, is sufficient to justify a reversal of the case, but when they are considered as a whole it is our view that they resulted in the appellant being denied a fair trial. We will review the issues raised in our usual fashion and, if we find grounds for relief, will grant such, regardless of whether the analysis is referred to as cumulative error or some other term.