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Jose Briseno

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Jose Briseno is scheduled to be executed by Texas on Tuesday, April 7.  A clemency petition has been filed on his behalf with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.Supporters of Mr. Briseno are urging people to learn about his case and sign an online petition calling upon the Board of Pardons and Paroles to recommend clemency to Governor Rick Perry.Mr. Briseno's attorney, Richard Burr, has prepared this video about Jose Briseno and his case.In a recent string of cases the Board has failed to consider an inmate's rehabilitation, and Jose Briseno's case involves this and other serious issues.  The Board has a responsibility to examine this case and take the time it needs to make an informed decision.TCADP has more on this case, here.continue to full post

Full post as published by StandDown Texas Project on March 30, 2009 (boomark / email).