The Supreme Court sided with a Texas death row inmate who wants his personal pastor to be present, praying, and in physical contact with his body during administration of the lethal drugs that will end his life. The justices voted 8-1, finding that John Henry Ramirez, 37, was likely to succeed on his claim that…
Supreme Court Sides With Convicted Murderer in Texas Seeking ‘Comfort of Clergy’ at Execution
March 24, 2022
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Convicted Murderer Who Insists on Pastoral Touch During Execution Is Stalling, Texas Tells Supreme Court
A Texas death row inmate’s demand for his personal pastor to be present, praying, and in physical contact with his body during the execution process is a delaying tactic, the state’s top lawyer told the Supreme Court today. The case, Ramirez v. Collier, court file 21-5592, was filed with the Supreme Court on Sept. 7,…
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