equitable tolling, exceptional circumstances

Prieto v. Quarterman, 456 F.3d 511 (5th Cir. 2006)(equitable tolling, exceptional circumstances, district court erred in raising procedural default sua sponte).

Getsy v. Mitchell, 456 F.3d 575 (6th Cir. 2006)(Death sentence imposed in arbitrary and capricious manner in violation of Eight Amendment).

US v. Thigpen, 456 F.3d 766 (7th Cir. 2006)(district courts ruling that entire amount due within 60 days after sentincing constituted plain error).