Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Rodney Reed: Texas; His supporters want Texas' new governor to stay the March 5th execution to permit DNA testing; Demonstration planned at Capital; KLBJ.


STORY:"Rodney Reed supporters call for  Abbott to halt execution, published by  KLBJ on January 20, 2015.

GIST: "Supporters of death row inmate Rodney Reed want Texas' new governor to free who they say is an innocent man. Rodney Reed who was convicted of killing Stacy Stites says he's innocent... but his execution date of March 5 is fast approaching. Reed supporters want Gov. Greg Abbott delay the execution to test the DNA samples from the case. According to Reed's attorney Bryce Benjet, DNA testing is far superior today than it was when Reed was arrested........... Reed supporters will demonstrate at the Capitol this afternoon and meet afterward to discuss their next steps.

The entire story can be found at:

http://www.newsradioklbj.com/news/austin-local-news/rodney-reed-supporters-call-abbott-halt-execution

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