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TCADP November 2021 Newsletter: Judge declines to recommend new trial for Rodney Reed, despite evidence of innocence

In this edition: Scheduled executions: All three November execution dates in Texas have been withdrawn  Case updates: Judge declines to recommend a new trial for Rodney Reed, who maintains his […]

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TCADP October 2021 Newsletter: Meet our new Deputy Director and take action to stop another Texas execution.

In this edition: Scheduled executions: State of Texas set to execute Stephen Barbee on October 12 – take action today Announcements: Introducing Hanna Seay, TCADP’s new Deputy Director; accepting nominations for […]

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State of Texas executes Rick Rhoades

Update, 9/29/21: The State of Texas executed Rick Rhoades last night after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to issue a stay. Rhoades’ attorneys had sought juror information that might have […]

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U.S. Supreme Court stays execution of John Ramirez

Around 9:00 PM Central Time on September 8, 2021 – three hours after he was scheduled to be put to death – the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of […]

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TCADP September 2021 Newsletter: Texas set to execute seven people

In this edition Scheduled executions: The execution of John Ramirez is set for one week from today – take action now! Case updates: Anti-violence organizations, Innocence Project file briefs in […]

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Texas Department of Criminal Justice once again denies free exercise of religion; complaint filed by John Ramirez

Although COVID cases are once again surging across the country, the State of Texas appears determined to move forward with seven executions over the next three months. On September 8, […]

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TCADP August 2021 Newsletter: Rodney Reed returns to court to prove his innocence

In this edition: Scheduled executions: Six Texas executions currently scheduled for the Fall of 2021 Case updates: Ruben Gutierrez, who faces execution in October, continues to seek DNA testing; Rodney Reed returns […]

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TCADP July 2021 Newsletter: Film renews scrutiny of the wrongful execution of Carlos DeLuna

In this edition Scheduled executions: Four executions currently scheduled for the Fall of 2021 In case you missed it: Documentary film The Phantom renews scrutiny of the wrongful execution of Carlos DeLuna; Raymond […]