Supreme Court Declines to Review David M. Smith's 22-Year Sentence for Hammer Attack; Justice Thomas Criticizes Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a lower court ruling that overturned the conviction of David M. Smith, who was sentenced to 22 years for a violent hammer attack. This decision has drawn criticism from Justice Clarence Thomas, who expressed his discontent with the ruling, describing it as a 'particularly egregious' case. Thomas dissented from the majority opinion that allowed a new trial for Smith, citing concerns about due process and the circumstances surrounding the original identification of the defendant. His remarks indicate a strong disapproval of the court's decision to permit a retrial in this matter.