The Georgia pardons board has rejected a request from condemned inmate Troy Davis to reconsider his appeal. Davis’ execution is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight.
EXCLUSIVE: Troy Davis Is Set To Die At 7PM On Wednesday Night
Troy Davis, the 42-year-old death row inmate who was convicted of the 1989 murder of off duty police officer Mark MacPhail, will be executed today by lethal injection.
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In last minute effort, Davis’ attorney’s tried to have a polygraph test administered to the death row inmate, but they were turned down.
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As Reported By The Associated Press:
The state Pardons and Paroles Board said in a statement Wednesday it would not review its decision to allow the execution to go forward.
Davis is set to die at 7 p.m. for the 1989 killing of off-duty Savannah officer Mark MacPhail, who was slain while rushing to help a homeless man being attacked.
Davis’ lawyers have long argued Davis was a victim of mistaken identity. Prosecutors say they have no doubt that they charged the right person with the crime.
SOURCE: AP
Support for Davis has been growing over the last 24 hours as he approaches his final moments.
We are hoping Davis is given a last-minute stay of execution. You can do your part and make your voice heard by tweeting #toomuchdoubt and telling the State of Georgia to save Davis’ life now.
