This section contains the nature of the case and procedural background.

Four cases were consolidated: Clyde Brown and Raleigh Speller (Ps) were convicted of interracial rape; Bennie Daniels and Lloyd Ray Daniels (P) were 17 years old when convicted of murder. The State Supreme Court denied Ps’ appeals and the Supreme Court denied certiorari. Ps filed federal habeas corpus claiming racism in the jury selection and a coerced confession. The federal court reviewed the state records and took additional evidence in some. The court denied the petitions. The Court of appeals affirmed. Ps appealed.

The legal issues presented in this case will be displayed here.

The court's holding and decision will be displayed here.

Legal analysis from Dean's Law Dictionary will be displayed here.