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“Actually innocent”: Judge recommends overturning death row inmate Melissa Lucio’s conviction, sending case to Texas high court
Read full article: “Actually innocent”: Judge recommends overturning death row inmate Melissa Lucio’s conviction, sending case to Texas high courtThe Cameron County judge also found the state relied on false testimony during her capital murder trial, according to court documents.
Oklahoma death row inmate had three 'last meals.' He's back at Supreme Court in new bid for freedom
Read full article: Oklahoma death row inmate had three 'last meals.' He's back at Supreme Court in new bid for freedomNine times the state of Oklahoma has set a date to execute death row inmate Richard Glossip.
State district judge recommends overturning Melissa Lucio’s death sentence
Read full article: State district judge recommends overturning Melissa Lucio’s death sentenceIn a rare joint statement, the district attorney and the defense agreed that prosecutors withheld evidence that could point to a Rio Grande Valley woman’s innocence in the death of her toddler.
Experts: Melissa Lucio faces tough fight to get new trial
Read full article: Experts: Melissa Lucio faces tough fight to get new trialWith Melissa Lucio’s execution put on indefinite hold by a Texas appeals court, her attorneys will now be focused on trying to convince a judge to recommend she get a new trial.
Experts: Melissa Lucio faces tough fight to get new trial
Read full article: Experts: Melissa Lucio faces tough fight to get new trialWith Melissa Lucio’s execution put on indefinite hold by a Texas appeals court, her attorneys will now be focused on trying to convince a judge to recommend she get a new trial.
Melissa Lucio’s execution halted by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Read full article: Melissa Lucio’s execution halted by Texas Court of Criminal AppealsAcknowledging substantive questions about Lucio’s guilt and the fairness of her conviction, the appeals court blocked her Wednesday execution so the case can be further investigated.
EXPLAINER: Concern mounts as Melissa Lucio's execution nears
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Concern mounts as Melissa Lucio's execution nearsNearly half of the jurors who sentenced a Texas woman to die for the 2007 death of one of her 14 children have called for her upcoming execution to be halted and for her to get a new trial.
Melissa Lucio’s execution was delayed. What to know about it
Read full article: Melissa Lucio’s execution was delayed. What to know about itNearly half of the jurors who sentenced a Texas woman to die for the 2007 death of one of her 14 children called for her execution to be halted and for her to get a new trial before the state’s top criminal court delayed her lethal injection.
Texas prosecutor pushes back on pleas to stop execution of Melissa Lucio
Read full article: Texas prosecutor pushes back on pleas to stop execution of Melissa LucioMembers of a Texas House committee repeatedly pressed a prosecutor to stop the April 27 execution of a woman whose conviction is being questioned amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter.
Texas lawmakers visit woman on death row with hugs, prayers
Read full article: Texas lawmakers visit woman on death row with hugs, prayersSeven Texas lawmakers who traveled hundreds of miles to update death row inmate Melissa Lucio on their efforts to stop her execution were able to connect with her through embrace and prayer.
TribCast: Two death penalty cases draw attention in Texas
Read full article: TribCast: Two death penalty cases draw attention in TexasIn this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Andrew and Jolie about Texans’ role in the confirmation hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson and two important death penalty cases.
More than half of the Texas House wants to stop the execution of Melissa Lucio, convicted of killing her toddler
Read full article: More than half of the Texas House wants to stop the execution of Melissa Lucio, convicted of killing her toddlerDespite substantive doubts surrounding the cause of her child’s death and a suspect “confession” obtained after hours of interrogation, Lucio is set to be executed next month for killing her 2-year-old daughter.
Only Latina on Texas death row seeks clemency as execution looms, NBC News reports
Read full article: Only Latina on Texas death row seeks clemency as execution looms, NBC News reportsA 53-year-old woman, who claims she was wrongly convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2007, has filed a clemency petition ahead of her planned execution in April, NBC News reports.