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State of Texas executes Robert Moreno Ramos

Tonight at 9:36 PM, the State of Texas put Robert Moreno Ramos to death.  His execution was delayed by several hours while the U.S. Supreme Court considered his request for […]

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State of Texas scheduled to execute Robert Moreno Ramos

The State of Texas is scheduled to execute Robert Moreno Ramos tonight, Wednesday, November 14, 2018.  He was convicted of killing his wife and two youngest children in 1992 in Hidalgo County.  In violation […]

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TCADP November 2018 Alert: An imperfect system

In this edition of our monthly newsletter, you’ll find information about the scheduled execution of Robert Ramos, as well as an update on the case of El Pasoan Robert Avila, whose conviction was based on outdated science and false testimony. You’ll also find details on upcoming events in Houston, Austin, and El Paso and ways to support TCADP as we approach the holiday season.

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State of Texas executes Daniel Acker

The State of Texas executed Daniel Acker last night, Thursday, September 27, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his motion for a stay. It was the second Texas execution in 24 hours and the 10th this year.

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State of Texas executes Troy Clark; petition for Daniel Acker still pending at U.S. Supreme Court

Last night, Wednesday, September 26, the State of Texas executed Troy Clark for the 1998 murder of Christina Muse in Tyler (Smith County).  Clark maintained his innocence until the very end.  Smith County […]

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State of Texas scheduled to carry out back-to-back executions this week

The State of Texas is scheduled to carry out back-to-back executions this week.  Today, Wednesday, September 26, Troy Clark is scheduled to be put to death for the 1998 murder of […]

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Texas death row exoneree Clarence Brandley has passed away

Clarence Brandley, who spent nine years on death row in Texas before his exoneration in 1990, passed away on September 2, 2018 at the age of 66. He came within six days of being executed for a crime he did not commit.

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September 2018 Alert: “Inadmissible in all cases”

In this edition of our monthly alert, you’ll find information about back-to-back executions scheduled to take place in Texas this month, as well as details on film screenings, speakers, and candidate forums occurring throughout the state.