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1. The petitioner appealed the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his state court conviction for murder. He argued constitutional errors in the jury instructions regarding his alibi defense and the admission of certain evidence. 2. The court found that the jury instructions on alibi evidence, while containing some cautionary language, did not improperly shift the burden of proof to the petitioner. Additionally, the admission of witness testimony regarding statements by the petitioner did not

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