Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite prosecutors’ push to overturn conviction
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Marcellus Williams Executed in Missouri After Long Fight for Exoneration
Marcellus Williams, who was convicted of a 1998 murder in suburban St. Louis, maintained he was innocent. But the courts and the governor were not persuaded.2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite prosecutors’ push to overturn conviction
Williams long maintained his innocence and the killing was opposed by victim’s family, jurors and office that tried him. Missouri executed a man on death row on Tuesday, despite objections from ...2 hours ago -
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Death row inmate Marcellus Williams executed by lethal injection in Missouri
Missouri death row inmate Marcellus Williams was executed by lethal injection Tuesday for the 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle.3 hours ago -
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Marcellus Williams executed in Missouri after prosecutor tried to stop it
A Missouri man convicted of murder was executed Tuesday evening after the the governor and the Supreme Court rejected efforts by his attorneys and the prosecutor's office to halt the execution.3 hours ago -
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Missouri man executed after two decades on death row
Marcellus Williams had long proclaimed he was innocent in the 1998 fatal stabbing of Felicia Gayle in a St Louis, Missouri, suburb.4 hours ago -
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Missouri executes a man for the 1998 killing of a woman despite her family’s calls to spare his life
Missouri executes a man for the 1998 killing of a woman despite her family’s calls to spare his life4 hours ago -
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Missouri to execute death row inmate after Supreme Court denies last-minute appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a last-minute appeal to stop the execution of Marcellus Williams. The 55-year-old was convicted in a 1998 murder. NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian details what the court ...5 hours ago -
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Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite questions about evidence
Marcellus Williams was convicted in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in Missouri, but DNA testing raised questions.6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Supreme Court allows Missouri to execute Marcellus Williams
The Supreme Court refused to block Missouri from executing Marcellus Williams on Tuesday amid questions about the jury selection process and key evidence used in convicting him of murder in 2001. ...6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
McConnell hits Trump's tariff push
Presented by NFIB — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) hit former President Trump's plans to levy heavy tariffs on imports, warning tariffs “raise the prices for American consumers.” ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Marcellus Williams execution set to happen in Missouri
Marcellus William is facing execution in Missouri Tuesday after the state's Supreme Court and the state's governor both rejected pleas to halt the procedure. Williams has asserted his innocence, ...14 hours ago -
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Trump praises his Supreme Court appointees for overturning Roe v. Wade
Former President Donald Trump praised the members of the Supreme Court that he appointed for overturning Roe v. Wade. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey has more on Trump's messaging for women ...14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Turkish prosecutors charge 13 over Istanbul nightclub fire that killed 29
Turkish state-run media says prosecutors have charged 13 public officials over a fire that killed 29 people at an Istanbul nightclub that was undergoing renovation16 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Man convicted of sending his son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock gets 31 years to life
A man convicted of sending his 17-year-old son into a restaurant to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock has been sentenced to 31 years to life in prisonYesterday -
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Prosecutors hint at another charge for Trump shooting attempt suspect
A federal judge on Monday ordered the suspect in an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump to remain jailed until trial. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, faces federal firearm ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Marcellus Williams' execution set to proceed, Missouri Supreme Court rules
Lawyers for Marcellus Williams, who maintains his innocence, argued Monday the execution should be halted over the exclusion of a potential Black juror.Yesterday -
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Gunman Convicted in Mass Shooting at Colorado Supermarket
Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, who killed 10 people in the mass shooting in 2021, had argued that he was not guilty by reason of insanity.Yesterday -
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Suspect described Trump 'assassination attempt' in pre-written note
The letter was dropped off at the home of a witness several months before the incident in Florida.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Defense Lawyers Scramble to Halt Marcellus Williams’s Execution in Missouri
A hearing on Monday in the state’s Supreme Court could determine whether Marcellus Williams is executed on Tuesday for a 1998 murder conviction.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
Are the Bears Failing No. 1 Pick Caleb Williams?
The more you watch Chicago flounder on offense, the more you wonder if Williams’ development is in good hands, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Prosecutors file alleged letter from Trump suspect: 'This was an assassination attempt'
The suspect being investigated in the recent apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump wrote a letter detailing his plans months prior, prosecutors alleged in court documents filed ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Rams' Kyren Williams flips into end zone for touchdown
The Rams running back flipped over defender for a TD and ran another one in later in the game.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Cardinals' defensive TD gets overturned on controversial call, leads to Lions scoring on hook-and-ladder play
Arizona saw a touchdown come off the board, then gave one up a few plays later2 days ago - NFL -
The Guardian - World
South Carolina executes first man in 13 years despite new evidence of innocence
Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah, 46, killed by lethal injection days after state’s key witness recanted critical testimony. South Carolina executed a man on death row on Friday, days after the key ...4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Kamala Harris at Wisconsin rally: ‘Women have died because of Trump’s abortion bans’ – live
Vice-president again highlighted case of Amber Thurman, who died in Georgia due to strict abortion ban. Kamala Harris will be in Georgia today and is expected to speak about Donald Trump’s role ...4 days ago - Abortion -
The Hill - Politics
Prosecutors drop weapons charge against Victoria Spartz
Local prosecutors dropped a weapons charge against Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) for bringing a firearm to Dulles International Airport over the summer, court records show. Spartz was scheduled to ...4 days ago -
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Investigators want answers from convicted serial killer Lewis Lent
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.4 days ago -
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Letby seeks attempted murder conviction appeal
The former neonatal nurse murdered seven babies and attempted to murder seven others.4 days ago -
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Man's DNA tied to 1988 murder after spitting on sidewalk, prosecutors say
A man who spit on the sidewalk outside of his home in Boston is now charged with an unsolved 35-year-old murder.4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Israel challenges ICC prosecutor’s call to arrest its leaders
Officials say court lacks jurisdiction in case against Benjamin Netanyahu and defence minister4 days ago - Israel