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Michael Williams v. Michael Meisner
Date: 06-17-2025
Case Number: 21-CV-1066
Judge:
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Plaintiff's Attorney: <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/lawyers/atty.asp?f=Rex&l=Anderegg&i=149985&z=53217" target="_new">Rex Anderegg</a>
Defendant's Attorney: Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General
Description:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking a writ of habeas corpus.
A Wisconsin jury convicted Michael Williams of reckless homicide and possession of a firearm as
a convicted felon. He appealed his convictions to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, contending that one of the jury instructions unconstitutionally lowered the government's burden of proof and that the prosecutor's closing arguments improperly imposed on him the burden of proving his innocence. The Wisconsin appellate court affirmed the convictions, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court denied his petition for review.
Williams then filed a petition for habeas corpus in federal court. The district court held that the state appellate court reasonably applied Supreme Court precedent when concluding it was not reasonably likely that the jury had applied the relevant instruction in an unconstitutional manner. The court also held that Williams had not demonstrated that the prosecutor's remarks violated clearly established Supreme Court precedent.
A Wisconsin jury convicted Michael Williams of reckless homicide and possession of a firearm as
a convicted felon. He appealed his convictions to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, contending that one of the jury instructions unconstitutionally lowered the government's burden of proof and that the prosecutor's closing arguments improperly imposed on him the burden of proving his innocence. The Wisconsin appellate court affirmed the convictions, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court denied his petition for review.
Williams then filed a petition for habeas corpus in federal court. The district court held that the state appellate court reasonably applied Supreme Court precedent when concluding it was not reasonably likely that the jury had applied the relevant instruction in an unconstitutional manner. The court also held that Williams had not demonstrated that the prosecutor's remarks violated clearly established Supreme Court precedent.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Michael Williams v. Michael Meisner?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard Michael Williams v. Michael Meisner?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, WI.
Who were the attorneys in Michael Williams v. Michael Meisner?
Plaintiff's attorney: Rex Anderegg. Defendant's attorney: Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General.
When was Michael Williams v. Michael Meisner decided?
This case was decided on June 17, 2025.