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Stay of execution U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court stays execution of Patrick Murphy

Last night, more than two hours after it was set to take place, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed the execution of Patrick Murphy based on his complaint of religious discrimination.  […]

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Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles rejects commutation or reprieve for Patrick Murphy

Today, by a vote of 7 to 0, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles rejected Patrick Murphy’s request for the commutation of his death sentence or, in the alternative, a […]

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Alfred Dewayne Brown innocence

Alfred Dewayne Brown deemed “actually innocent”

Alfred Dewayne Brown was declared “actually innocent” today by the Harris County District Attorney’s (DA) Office.  DA Kim Ogg accepted the findings of a special prosecutor appointed by her office in […]

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death penalty execution

TCADP March 2019 Alert: One execution scheduled this month; Legislative updates; upcoming events

In this edition of our monthly alert, you’ll find information about Texas executions, U.S. Supreme Court developments, updates on the 86th Texas Legislature, and details on special events taking place around the state.