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In a clemency petition sent to Mr. Parson last month, several jurors who had voted to sentence Mr. Tisius to death said they now believe life imprisonment was appropriate. Mr. Tisius’s lawyers had also argued that another juror from the sentencing trial was unable to read, a requirement under Missouri law for jury service. Mr. Tisius’s legal appeals have been exhausted. That left the possibility that Mr. Parson would step in and halt the execution. A former sheriff, Mr. Parson was seen as unlikely to commute the sentence.
Persons: Mike Parson, Michael Tisius, Mr, Parson, Tisius, , ” Mr, Catholic Church — Organizations: Republican, U.S, Supreme, American Bar Association, Missouri State Public Defenders, European Union, Catholic Church Locations: Missouri, Randolph County, The State
Another juror, when contacted recently by legal representatives for Mr. Tisius, told them that he could not read in English, a requirement in Missouri courts for jury service. Mike Parson of Missouri, jurors recounted in statements obtained from Mr. Tisius’ defense team why they have changed their thinking since the sentencing 13 years ago. They were still convinced of his guilt, the jurors said, and believed he should never be released from prison. “I believe that people can change and should get second chances,” one juror said in an affidavit. “At this time, based on what I have learned since the trial, I would not object if Mr. Tisius’ sentence were reduced to life without parole,” another juror said.
Persons: Tisius, Mike Parson of, , Organizations: Mr, Gov Locations: Missouri, Mike Parson of Missouri
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