| 7/13/09 - Paul Powell granted stay of execution by the US Supreme Court |
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The execution of Paul Powell has been stayed by the
We are relieved that the U.S. Supreme Court has decided
to stay the execution and will consider hearing Powell’s claim that he was
unconstitutionally tried twice for the murder of Stacie Reed. The
constitutional rights of individuals must always be protected and this is
greatly heightened in death penalty cases when it is truly a matter of life or
death.
Additionally, there was a major prejudicial error in
Powell’s case where the capital sentencing jury considered false evidence
provided by the prosecution that Powell had twice previously been convicted of
capital murder.
The stay will remain in effect until at least September
29th when the Court will reconvene. They can decide to hear Powell’s
claim, not hear the case, or do nothing. The stay of execution would be
continued if the Court decides to hear his claim.
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