Matsch, finding that McVeigh understood his decision, issued an order approving the waiver of appeals.

CNN: Ashcroft says McVeigh has exhausted appeals

After Matsch ruled he had no jurisdiction, Nigh said McVeigh would not take the issue to another court.

CNN: Timothy McVeigh

"My jurisdiction ends when Timothy McVeigh ends, " said Matsch, who presided over McVeigh's case on a change of venue from Oklahoma.

CNN: Timothy McVeigh

Matsch, who acknowledged it will be difficult to find jurors unfamiliar with the case, nevertheless denied a defense request to move the trial.

CNN: 6 potential jurors questioned as Nichols' trial begins

Last October 12, Denver trial judge Richard Matsch denied McVeigh's request for further review and gave him 60 days to seek permission to appeal.

CNN: Ashcroft says McVeigh has exhausted appeals

After listening to presentations from McVeigh's attorneys, prosecutors and the Vigo County attorney, Matsch said he had no objection to the plan but had no jurisdiction.

CNN: Timothy McVeigh

Nichols and McVeigh were tried separately in Denver, Colorado, before U.S. District Judge Richard Matsch, who sentenced McVeigh after the jury was unable to agree on a sentence.

CNN: Nichols to appeal conviction to Supreme Court