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Judge halts a Georgia execution over inmate’s concerns about the clemency process
Execution delayed to address claims that two parole board members' conflicts of interest could affect clemency decision, judge orders legal briefing by Jan. 19.
- A Georgia judge has paused the execution of Stacey Humphreys due to concerns about the clemency process, stating that issues must be addressed before proceeding.
- Humphreys' defense argues that two members of the parole board should be disqualified due to past involvement in the case.
- One board member, Kimberly McCoy, had worked as a victim advocate during Humphreys' trial, while Wayne Bennett was sheriff during the trial's proceedings.
- Both parties have been ordered to file additional legal briefs by January 19 regarding this matter.
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Judge halts a Georgia execution over inmate’s concerns about the clemency process
A Georgia judge on Monday ordered a temporary pause to a December execution that was already put on hold, saying questions about the state’s clemency process must be addressed before Stacey Humphreys ’ death sentence could be carried out.
·Atlanta, United States
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