Michigan v. Richard Perry Bryant — Scalia, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Scalia dissents, arguing the majority misapplied the Confrontation Clause by focusing on the police's purpose instead of the declarant's intent. He contends Covington's statements were testimonial and their admission violated Bryant's rights. He warns the decision resurrects discredited reliability analysis. Justice Ginsburg and Justice Thomas wrote separate opinions agreeing in part with the dissent.