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The Oklahoman's NewsOK.com reports, "Board asks Henry to stop inmate's execution," by Julie Brisbee.The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has asked Gov. Brad Henry to halt the execution of a man sentenced to death for killing a man during a robbery at a northeast Oklahoma City restaurant. The board, in a 4-to-1 vote, recommended clemency for Kevin Young, 43, who was convicted for the May 1996 killing of Joseph Sutton, 56, in the game room at the Charles Steak House. Young's execution is scheduled July 22. Board member Richard Dugger, a former prosecutor, voted against the clemency recommendation. "Governor Henry will withhold judgment until he has had an opportunity to review the recommendation in detail,? said Paul Sund, the governor's spokesman...continue to full post

Full post as published by StandDown Texas Project on July 09, 2008 (boomark / email).