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US police killer ‘wins execution delay’

A death row inmate in the US has reportedly won a temporary delay to his execution, as the US Supreme Court decide whether to issue a stay. Davis was convicted of the 1989 killing of police officer Mark MacPhail in … Continue reading

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Death penalty statistics: More than 3,200 inmates await execution

(CNN) — The high-profile execution of Troy Davis in Georgia has brought the death penalty back into the spotlight. Here are some facts on the current state of the death penalty, the clemency process and statistics in Georgia. Death penalty … Continue reading

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Troy Davis execution delayed for court decision: lawyer

The execution of Troy Davis was delayed while the US Supreme Court considered a last-minute appeal from the convicted murderer’s lawyers, his lawyer said. Crowds outside the Jackson, Georgia prison erupted with cheers shortly after the scheduled 7pm Wednesday (2300 … Continue reading

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US man denied clemency 1 day before execution

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s board of pardons rejected a last-ditch clemency bid from Troy Davis on Tuesday, a day before his scheduled execution, despite support from figures including an ex-president and a former FBI director for the claim that he … Continue reading

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Troy Davis denied clemency 1 day before execution

By BY GREG BLUESTEIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia’s board of pardons rejected a last-ditch clemency bid from Troy Davis on Tuesday, one day before his scheduled execution, despite support from figures including an ex-president and a former FBI … Continue reading

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Troy Davis clemency bid denied on execution eve

(CBS/AP)  Updated at 11:22 a.m. ET ATLANTA – Georgia’s pardons board rejected clemency for Troy Davis on Tuesday, one day before his scheduled execution, despite high-profile support from figures including an ex-president and a former FBI director for the claim … Continue reading

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Digital Age Drives Rally to Keep a Georgia Inmate From Execution

Published: Friday, September 16, 2011 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 3:12 a.m. On Monday, the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles will give Mr. Davis what is by all accounts his last chance to … Continue reading

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