Reply of petitioner Johnny Johnson filed.

Brief of respondent David Vandergriff, Superintendent in opposition filed.

Application (23A93) 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 (23A93) referred to the Court.

Petition DENIED.

Application (23A93) for stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due August 30, 2023)

Johnny Johnson, Petitioner, represented by Kent E. Gipson

David Vandergriff, Superintendent, Respondent, represented by Gregory Michael Goodwin