Crime & Justice

Execution of Melissa Lucio, Texas Mother of 14, Will Be Stopped, Says DA Who Ordered It

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Luis Saenz said he would withdraw his request for the controversial execution of the mom of 14 if Texas courts don’t stop it.

Tom Sykes
Tom Sykes 

European Editor at Large

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Tom Sykes

Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

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