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Austin American-Statesman Recommends Clemency in form of Life Without Parole for David Powell

By "Persian Cowboy"

The Austin American-Statesman is recommending clemency instead of the death penalty for David Powell. Specifically, they recommend that "life without parole would be fair punishment for David Lee Powell". Clemency means to moderate the severity of punishment, which is exactly what the Statesman is recommending.The decision on clemency will be made soon from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, which can be contacted using the email address: bpp-pio@tdcj.state.tx.usThe contact information for Governor Perry is: (512) 463-1782 or through his email form on his website.From the Statesman:Once again, we all must ponder the most serious power the state grants itself, the authority to take a life.Barring unanticipated intervention by the courts or state officials, David Lee Powell will be executed June 15 for gunning down Austin police officer Ralph Ablanedo in 1978...continue to full post

Full post as published by Texas Death Penalty Blog on June 08, 2010 (boomark / email).