April 5, 1999
Akeem Muhammad v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
90030
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Summary:

The victim, Jimmy Lee Swanson, made money washing cars outside Ivory's store. In June 1995 he was approached there and shot dead by a man later identified as Muhammad. The jury recommended the death penalty 10-to-2, and the judged sentenced him to die. This is his appeal.