Application (25A185) referred to the Court.

Reply of petitioner Kayle Bates filed.

Petition DENIED.

Application (25A185) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

Brief of respondent Florida in opposition filed. (Corrected - August 18, 2025)

Brief of Florida in opposition not accepted for filing. (To be corrected and resubmitted - August 18, 2025)

Response to application from respondent Florida filed.

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

Application (25A185) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Thomas.

Kayle Bates, Petitioner, represented by James L. Driscoll Jr.

Florida, Respondent, represented by Carla Suzanne Bechard