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Statement from Humberto Leal’s Lawyer

Post author By Kristin
Post date July 7, 2011
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The following statement is attributed to Sandra L. Babcock, attorney for Humberto Leal Garcia: “Today the United States stumbled in its commitment to the rule of law. Mr. Leal, tragically, […]

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U.S. Supreme Court Urged to Stay Execution of Humberto Leal Garcia

Post author By Kristin
Post date June 28, 2011
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On Monday, Humberto Leal Garcia’s attorneys and the Mexican government jointly appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay Leal’s execution. Three judges on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a concurring opinion which stated that the pardons board and Governor Perry should stay Mr. Leal’s execution.

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More than 90 Faith Leaders Call for Clemency for Timothy Adams

Post author By Kristin
Post date February 16, 2011
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Today more than 90 Christian faith leaders from communities throughout Texas called on the Board of Pardons and Paroles and Governor Rick Perry to grant clemency to Timothy Adams. Adams […]

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Support Clemency for Willie Pondexter NOW!

Post author By tcadp
Post date February 27, 2009

Dear Friends, Yesterday afternoon the Fifth Circuit denied the civil rights lawsuit in Willie Pondexter’s case. Mr. Pondexter is scheduled to be executed by the State of Texas on March […]