In a two-page order, the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas noted that the state law regarding DNA has recently changed. “Because the DNA statute has changed, and because some of those changes were because of this case, we find that it would be prudent for this Court to take time to fully review the changes in the statute as they pertain to this case,” according to the order.
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Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Texas Court Stays Hank Skinner’s Execution ‘Pending Resolution’ Of Appeal
A Texas appeals court this afternoon stayed Wednesday’s scheduled execution of Hank Skinner “pending resolution” of his appeal for further DNA testing.
In a two-page order, the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas noted that the state law regarding DNA has recently changed. “Because the DNA statute has changed, and because some of those changes were because of this case, we find that it would be prudent for this Court to take time to fully review the changes in the statute as they pertain to this case,” according to the order.
In a two-page order, the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas noted that the state law regarding DNA has recently changed. “Because the DNA statute has changed, and because some of those changes were because of this case, we find that it would be prudent for this Court to take time to fully review the changes in the statute as they pertain to this case,” according to the order.
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Using the ole "I was drunk and using cocaine" excuse.
Hey look behind you, someone with a hood on wants to see you, MR TUFF GUY.
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