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News in English (USA) / 24.09.2024 / 03:00

Missouri Prepares for Controversial Execution Amid Innocence Claims

As the state of Missouri gears up for the execution of Marcellus Williams, a man convicted for a 1998 murder, a significant outcry surrounds the case. Prosecutors, jurors, and even the victim’s family have expressed doubts about his guilt, with claims of racial bias and perjured testimony taking center stage. Despite the Missouri Supreme Court's rejection of appeals and the governor's refusal to grant clemency, advocates continue to rally, with over 524,000 signatures urging the execution to be blocked. The U.S. Supreme Court has also been approached to consider Williams' case, which many allege could involve innocent lives at stake. With the execution scheduled for tomorrow, the situation remains tense as advocates and legal teams seek last-minute interventions.