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Texas Panel Rejects Plea to Halt Execution of Accomplice in 1996 Murder

By "Persian Cowboy"

The New York Times is reporting that Governor Perry "hasn?t made a decision" on whether to grant a 30 day stay of execution for Jeff Wood. So, please call his office and urge him to issue a stay.Please call the Governor of Texas at 512-463-2000Office of the Governor Fax: (512) 463-1849Tell the Governor to Issue a 30-day Stay of Execution to Jeff WoodJeff is Scheduled for Execution Thursday, Aug 21, so CALL NOW! Send an Email to Governor Perry Through His Website By JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr. Published: August 19, 2008 HOUSTON ? Jeffrey Lee Wood is sentenced to die this week for the murder of a store clerk during a robbery, even though he was sitting in a truck outside the convenience store when it happened. Mr. Wood is the latest person to face the death penalty under a Texas law that makes accomplices subject to the death penalty if a murder occurs during a crime...continue to full post

Full post as published by Texas Death Penalty Blog on August 20, 2008 (boomark / email).