Designated for publication Smith, J. (Smith, Graves, Engelhardt) (oral argument), habeas corpus, First Amendment, ineffective assistance of counsel Affirming denial of habeas relief. Irving Davis raped and murdered 15-year-old Melissa Medina in 2001, cutting off her fingertips to prevent DNA identification. He was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death; the Texas Court of … More June 25-26, 2026, opinions