Around 100 demonstrators were present on the prison grounds protesting capital punishment and Williams’ execution, Pojmann said.
Williams’ team filed a clemency petition to the US Supreme Court last week, noting Missouri’s previous governor had postponed Williams’ execution indefinitely amid questions about the integrity of Williams’ trial.
Eric Greitens previously halted Williams’ execution and formed a board to investigate his case and determine whether he should be granted clemency.
“The Board investigated Williams’ case for the next six years — until Governor Michael Parson abruptly terminated the process,” Williams’ attorneys wrote.
“The Governor’s actions have violated Williams’ constitutional rights and created an exceptionally urgent need for the Court’s attention,” Williams’ attorneys said in court documents.
Persons:
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Locations:
Missouri, Bonne Terre, St, Louis