Illinois Supreme Court June 22, 1995, 77051 (People v. Rivera)

JUSTICE HARRISON

delivered the opinion of the court:

Following a second trial in the circuit court of Cook County, a jury convicted defendant, Angelo Rivera, of the first degree murder of Zelia Simmons. Defendant was subsequently sentenced to an extended term of 80 years’ imprisonment. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court’s judgment (No.