Executions Stopped
And there will be no immediate appeal:
From the AP at Durham Herald-Sun
The state won't immediately appeal Stephens' decision.
"We will not appeal the stay at this time," said Noelle Talley, spokeswoman for Attorney General Roy Cooper. "Our attorneys will consult with the Department of Correction and the Gov.'s Office to determine the appropriate steps to take."
More later on my blog
(bumped - SH)
No other details at this time. But word is that Stephens entered, in open court, a stay preventing the execution of at least Robinson, and Thomas.
From the AP at Durham Herald-Sun
A judge on Thursday stopped two executions scheduled within the next eight days, saying a recent decision to change the role a doctor must play in the process must be approved by the governor and the Council of State.
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Citing a law from 1909 that requires the governor and the council of state to approve any change in the execution process, Judge Donald Stephens ordered Thursday the executions of Marcus Reymond Robinson and James Edward Thomas be halted until they do so.
More also at WRAL
(AP, WRAL added - GF)
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Wow
When we take action, we get results. [heh heh] Just kidding.
This is great news for now. Thanks for letting us know. Now, if that letter can work some magic in the governor's office. :)
Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.
Good news!
I look forward to learning more details of his decision.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi
We need to put pressure on the Governor
to impose that moratorium.
Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.
Roy Cooper
Since I couldn't track down an email for Roy Cooper here's a link to his Contact Page and I just had to post this from the contact page including code.