Despite Doubts, Alabama Man Faces Execution


	Despite Doubts, Alabama Man Faces Execution

ofcapri

7-27-2008 7:49 AM

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Thomas Arthur has been on death row since 1982. His execution is set for July 31 -- although strong doubts remain about his guilt. The governor of Alabama is refusing to allow DNA tests that may prove his innocence.Go to source

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7-27-2008 7:18 PM

masbury

Wow - unconscionable!

7-27-2008 8:06 PM

ofcapri

@masbury - considering the amount of people imprisoned that have been released and their convictions overturned because of DNA it seems unfair that this man can't at least have a shot at having a DNA test. There is absolutely something wrong with this system as it is now.

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