State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent and Cross-Appellant v. Thomas J. Koskovich, Defendant-Appellant and…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the capital and non‑capital convictions but reversed the death sentence, finding reversible error in the penalty‑phase jury instructions and remanding for a new sentencing proceeding. Several concurring and dissenting opinions argue that the death sentence should have been upheld.