Petition DENIED. (orders list)

Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondents GRANTED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 19, 2010.

Brief of respondent Eddie Cardine in opposition filed.

Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent Eddie Cardine.

Brief of respondent Michael Curry in opposition filed.

Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent Michael Curry.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including February 8, 2010.

Response Requested . (Due January 7, 2010)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 11, 2009.

Waiver of right of respondent Eddie Cardine to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 9, 2009)

Application (09A273) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 23, 2009 to October 7, 2009, submitted to Justice Stevens.

Application (09A273) granted by Justice Stevens extending the time to file until October 7, 2009.

Kentucky, Petitioner, represented by Jeanne Deborah Anderson

Eddie Cardine, Respondent, represented by Mary Gail Robinson

Michael Curry, Respondent, represented by Thomas M. Ransdell