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Docket for 25-6179 *** CAPITAL CASE ***
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No. 25-6179 *** CAPITAL CASE ***
Title:
Benny Lee Hodge, Petitioner
v.
Laura Plappert, Warden
Docketed:
November 20, 2025
Linked with:
25A78
Lower Ct:
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Case Numbers:
(17-6032)
Decision Date:
May 7, 2025
Proceedings and Orders
Jul 17 2025
Application (25A78) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 5, 2025 to October 4, 2025, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Main Document
Lower Court Orders/Opinions
Proof of Service
Jul 22 2025
Application (25A78) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until October 4, 2025.
Oct 06 2025
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due December 22, 2025)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis
Petition
Appendix
Appendix
Appendix
Appendix
Proof of Service
Dec 09 2025
Brief of Laura Plappert in opposition submitted.
Main Document
Proof of Service
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
Dennis James Burke
Counsel of Record
Public
2202 Commerce Drive
Suite D
LaGrange, KY 40031
dennis.burke@ky.gov
Ph: 5025644819
Party name: Benny Hodge
Attorneys for Respondent
Matthew Franklin Kuhn
Counsel of Record
Office of Attorney General of Kentucky
1024 Capital Center Drive
Suite 200
Frankfort, KY 40601
MATT.KUHN@KY.GOV
Ph: (502) 696-5300
Party name: Laura Plappert
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