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Still no DNA test for Alabama man; July 31 execution date set

Still no DNA test for Alabama man; July 31 execution date setPosted: July 8, 2008 2:48 pmTommy Arthur has been on Alabama?s death row for most of a quarter-century, and he has maintained his innocence the entire time. Now, Alabama officials say they plan to execute him on July 31st, and the possibility looms that he could be executed without a DNA test that could show whether he is guilty or innocent. Alabama Gov. Bob Riley has the power to order DNA testing in this case before the state carries out a sentence it can?t reverse, but he has said he that he won?t order the tests.Take 30 seconds today and send Riley an emailhttp://www.innocenceproject.org/testing-for-tommyurging him to order DNA testing Arthur?s case. Riley has the authority to order testing ? just as George W...continue to full post

Full post as published by Lethal Injection on July 11, 2008 (boomark / email).