Jackson v. Norris

Filing 131

JUDGMENT: Consistent with the 130 Order that was entered on this day, the petition of Alvin Bernard Jackson is granted on his claim that he is ineligible for execution by reason of intellectual disability. Petitioner Jackson's conviction for capital murder remains, but his death sentence is set aside, and the State must change his penalty to life imprisonment without parole. Signed by Judge Susan Webber Wright on 3/23/2020. (jbh)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION

THIS IS A CAPITAL CASE
ALVIN BERNAL JACKSON

PETITIONER

No. 5:03-CV-00405 SWW

LARRY NORRIS, Director,
Arkansas Department of Correction,

RESPONDENT

JUDGMENT and DECREE
Consistent with the Order that was entered on this day, it is CONSIDERED,
ORDERED, and ADJUDGED that the petition of Alvin Bernard Jackson is
GRANTED on his claim that he is ineligible for execution by reason of intellectual
disability. Petitioner Jackson’s conviction for capital murder remains, but his
death sentence is set aside, and the State must change his penalty to life
imprisonment without parole.
IT IS SO ORDERED THIS 23RD DAY OF MARCH, 2020.

/s/Susan Webber Wright

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE