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ORDER DENYING 30 Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment. FURTHER ORDERED that a COA is GRANTED on the following issue: Whether theState of Nevada is barred by the Double Jeopardy Clause from seeking the death penalty against the petitioner based on the aggravating circumstances currently alleged. Signed by Judge Robert C. Jones on 08/03/2010. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MLC)

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