After McCleskey was convicted and sentenced to death for killing officer Kemp, McCleskey appealed the decision. The court decided to
a. Reject McCleskey's appeal because there was no evidence to suggest equal-protection was violated.
b. Reject McCleskey's appeal because the statistical analysis used to support his claims was done incorrectly
c. Overturn McCleskey's conviction on the grounds that there were no aggravating factors present
d. To overturn McCleskey's conviction on the grounds that the death sentence is administered in a racially biased manner.