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A death row inmate set to die tomorrow might be innocent, prosecutor says. Now a high court is considering his case

One day before he’s scheduled to be executed, a Missouri death row inmate could learn whether his fate will change after the state’s Supreme Court heard arguments in his case Monday.

Associated Press · 1h

Missouri Supreme Court and governor refuse to halt the execution of man convicted of 1998 killing

The Missouri Supreme Court will hear arguments as attorneys working on behalf of Marcellus Williams seek to save him, just a day before his scheduled execution.

Religion News Service · 2h

Interfaith advocates urge clemency for ‘death row imam’ a day before scheduled execution

They point to a lack of DNA evidence and racial bias in the conviction of Imam Marcellus 'Khaliifah' Williams, who has maintained his innocence for over two decades.

Lawyers Rush To Save Marcellus Williams From Being Executed By Missouri

Lawyers are attempting the legal version of a Hail Mary pass in order to save Marcellus Williams from the death penalty in ...

Missouri set to execute 'loving father' whose DNA wasn't on murder weapon, attorneys say

Marcellus Williams, 55, is set to die Sept. 24 after being convicted of killing former newspaper reporter Lisha Gayle in her ...

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Attorney for Missouri man seeking to halt execution cites exclusion of potential Black juror

An attorney for a Missouri man facing execution is arguing to halt the lethal injection because the trial prosecutor prevented a Black man who looked similar to the defendant from serving on the jury ...

Missouri Civil Rights Leader Issues Last-Minute Demand to Spare Inmate From Execution: 'Incredible Miscarriage of Justice'

Over a half-million other people are advocating for the exoneration of Marcellus Williams, whom they believe is innocent.

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