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WOODS v. STATE

32621.

240 Ga. 265 (1977)

239 S.E.2d 786

WOODS v. THE STATE.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Decided November 1, 1977.

Rehearing Denied November 29, 1977.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Randy Bacote, C. B. King, for appellant.

Phillip R. West, District Attorney, Arthur K. Bolton, Attorney General, Isaac Byrd, Assistant Attorney General, for appellee.

UNDERCOFLER, Presiding Justice.

Dessie X. Woods and Cheryl Todd were tried jointly under a single indictment charging them in two counts of the murder and armed robbery of Ronnie Horne in Wheeler County on June 16, 1975. The death penalty was not sought. The record and transcript of trial shows the case was heavily publicized. Under these circumstances, the trial judge took extraordinary precautions to assure a fair trial. By stipulation of counsel, made an order...

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