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He's Not the Man I Met 10 Years Ago

By Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing

Today's Tennessean featured an article about the recent ruling on the case of Paul House. The article can be found HERE.The article is a good one and feature some notable quotes."I've spoken with Mr. House," federal community defender Stephen Kissinger said. "He's pleased with the judge's decision. I am as well. ... It's been a long time coming."Earlier this year, state Rep. Mike Turner, D-Old Hickory, led an effort in which 32 Tennessee lawmakers signed a letter urging Gov. Phil Bredesen to pardon House. Turner said Thursday that he intends to ask attorney general Bob Cooper not to appeal. "I think he probably won't," Turner said. "And I think the local prosecutor probably won't pursue it. He'd have to be crazy to because there's not any evidence...continue to full post

Full post as published by tcask:: on the road (to abolition) on December 21, 2007 (boomark / email).