RIVERA v. MASSACHUSETTS, 07-11183 (U.S. 6-29-2009)

The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the Appeals Court of Massachusetts for further consideration in light of Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, 557 U.S. ___ (2009).