David Wilson has been on Alabama's death row at Holman Prison since 2008. He is represented by Professor Bernard E. Harcourt, and his federal habeas petition is currently before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, Southern Division.
Mr. Wilson's petition for writ of habeas corpus raises mental health, Brady v. Maryland, Batson v. Kentucky, and ineffective assistance of counsel claims. After entering his notice of appearance in November 2019, Professor Harcourt is preparing to amend the petition for writ of habeas corpus with the assistance of students in the Abolition Practicum.
Recent Pleadings
In the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, Southern Division
Petitioner's Reply to Respondent's Response to Renewed Motion for Disclosure of Ongoing Brady Material (December 19, 2022)
Preliminary Reply to Respondent's Answer (November 7, 2022)
Renewed Motion for Disclosure of Ongoing Brady Material (November 7, 2022)
Motion to Temporarily Suspend Deadlines During the COVID-19 Pandemic (March 25, 2020)
January 23, 2020 Hearing Transcript Re. Brady Issue
Reply to Respondent's Response Re. Counsel’s Notice of Appearance and Petitioner’s Motion for a Status Conference, for Appointment of Counsel, and for an Order of Disclosure (December 27, 2019)
Notice of Appearance and Motion for a Status Conference, for Appointment of Counsel, and for an Order of Disclosure (November 20, 2019, filed by Professor Bernard E. Harcourt)
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (April 22, 2019, filed by the Federal Defenders of the Middle District of Alabama)