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Doc Sportello

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11. I'm happy and relieved but stunned

Reply to DVRacer (Original post)

Thu Nov 18, 2021, 02:40 PM

Nov 2021

I didn't think Stitt would have the courage to do the right thing. The family of the victim and RWers were pushing hard for an execution. It's not a release but he is spared death and the fight can continue.

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Jones is spared the death penalty [View all] DVRacer Nov 2021 OP

...K&R... spanone Nov 2021 #1

I'm glad. Some judicious sense for a change. nolabear Nov 2021 #2

Which just made him a better person than my governor xmas74 Nov 2021 #3

good but... DeeNice Nov 2021 #4

But he can have the case thrown out greenjar_01 Nov 2021 #6

Really? It doesn't have to go through the Governor's office? Earthrise Nov 2021 #9

No, it can go through the courts greenjar_01 Nov 2021 #10

Hope! (eom) Earthrise Nov 2021 #12

Yes. A habeas petition. Tomconroy Nov 2021 #13

I saw that. Entirely shorty move. berni_mccoy Nov 2021 #7

He deserves it, his family deserves it, his long-term supporters deserve this so richly! Earthrise Nov 2021 #5

Yes! FM123 Nov 2021 #15

A bittersweet victory. This system is so, so cruel. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #8

I'm happy and relieved but stunned Doc Sportello Nov 2021 #11

Thank you Gov. Stitt! Tomconroy Nov 2021 #14