Application (24A956) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to The Chief Justice and by him referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

Petition DENIED.

Application (24A956) referred to the Court.

Reply of petitioner Mikal Mahdi filed.

Brief of respondent Bryan Stirling in opposition filed.

Amicus brief of The Gault Center et al not accepted for filing. (Paper copies never received as required, Clerk's Entry: September 16, 2025)

Application (24A956) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to The Chief Justice.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed.

Mikal Mahdi, Petitioner, represented by David Charles Weiss

Bryan Stirling, Respondent, represented by Melody Jane Brown

The Gault Center et al, Amicus Curiae, represented by Seth C. Farber