Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 16, 2007.

Brief of respondent Kentucky in opposition filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due February 26, 2007)

Application (06A484) granted by Justice Stevens extending the time to file until January 21, 2007.

Application (06A484) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 22, 2006 to January 21, 2007, submitted to Justice Stevens.

Roger Epperson, Petitioner, represented by Randall L. Wheeler

Kentucky, Respondent, represented by Ian G. Sonego