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112 S.Ct. 1845 504 U.S. 188 119 L.Ed.2d 1 Roger Keith COLEMANv.Charles E. THOMPSON, Warden, et al. No. A-877 (91-8336). May 20, 1992. PER CURIAM. As the District Court below observed, this is now twelfth round of judicial review in a murder case which began eleven years ago. Yet despite having had to produce exculpatory evidence, Coleman has produced what, words Court, does not even amount "colorable claim innocence." opinion at 19. We are hardly well-positioned second guess Court's factual conclusion—we certainly have no basis for concluding that "substantial evidence he may be innocent." Post, 189 (emphasis added). Indeed, good deal Coleman's effort latest devoted an attempt undermine expert's genetic analysis further implicated him crime—an conducted after trial request under supervision Commonwealth's courts. 2 Contrary dissent's characterization, far from "substantially identical" Leonel Herrera, see Herrera v. Collins, --- ----, 1074, 117 279 (cert. granted, Feb. 19, 1992). In concluded innocence warranted inquiry. See 954 F.2d 1029 (CA5 Here, contrast, reviewed and rejected it on merits. 3 The application stay execution presented Chief Justice by referred full denied. 4 It so ordered. 5 STEVENS concurs denial would deny petition writ certiorari. 6 BLACKMUN, dissenting. 7 Last Term ruled could present his arguments merits federal courts, simply because person then acting as attorney made trivial error filing notice appeal three days late. Thompson, 501 111 2546, 115 640 (1991). While I dissented ruling—and still believe was erroneous—I found some consolation suggestion matters might been different argued actually innocent crime. id., U.S., ---- - S.Ct., ----. 8 substantial crime sentenced die. once again turns away, time permitting Commonwealth Virginia execute without hearing fully presented. ruling all more troubling me, view decision hear argument next petitioner contends, just does, entitles (1992). 9 previously voted pending Herrera. Ellis Texas, 503 1285, 509 (1992); 510 cannot Coleman, who raises substantially identical claim, should denied possibility relief reached later than did Herrera's. Accordingly, execution. 10 SOUTER grant

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