Application (23A63) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Kavanaugh and by him referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

Application (23A63) referred to the Court.

Petition DENIED.

Brief of petitioner Johnny Johnson in support filed.

Reply of petitioner Johnny Johnson filed.

Opposition to stay filed.

Application (23A63) for stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.

Brief of respondent David Vandergriff in opposition filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due August 21, 2023)

Johnny Johnson, Petitioner, represented by Laurence Edward Komp

Paul Blair, Respondent, represented by Gregory Michael Goodwin