The Michigan Supreme Court denied Hatchett's delayed application for leave to appeal. See People v. Hatchett, 463 Mich. 920 (2000). In March 2008, lawyers associated with The Thomas M. Cooley Law School Innocence Project filed a motion in Macomb Circuit Court on Hatchett's behalf for a new trial.
The Michigan Supreme Court denied Hatchett's delayed application for leave to appeal. See People v. Hatchett, 463 Mich. 920 (2000). In March 2008, lawyers associated with The Thomas M. Cooley Law School Innocence Project filed a motion in Macomb Circuit Court on Hatchett's behalf for a new trial.
The Michigan Supreme Court denied leave to appeal. People v. Hatchett, 619 N.W.2d 546 (Mich. Nov. 29, 2000). On February 23, 2001, Petitioner filed the pending petition for a writ of habeas corpus, presenting the following claims: