Originally Posted By Darkbeer KOGO radio has just reported that the Governor has denied clemency. In related news, both the Federal and California Supreme courts have rejected appeals.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Lete me correct one thing, it was a Federal Appeals court, not the Supreme Court... <a href="http://today.reuters.com/news/newsarticle.aspx?type=politicsNews&storyid=2005-12-12T201448Z_01_MCC908296_RTRUKOC_0_US-CRIME-EXECUTION-TOOKIE.xml&rpc=22" target="_blank">http://today.reuters.com/news/ newsarticle.aspx?type=politicsNews&storyid=2005-12-12T201448Z_01_MCC908296_RTRUKOC_0_US-CRIME-EXECUTION-TOOKIE.xml&rpc=22</a> >>A U.S. federal appeals court rejected a last-minute appeal on Monday to reconsider the evidence in the case of Stanley Tookie Williams, the former Crips gang leader slated to be executed at 12:01 a.m.(3:01 a.m. EDT/0801 GMT) on Tuesday. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which in February declined to reconsider the death penalty verdict against the high-profile inmate, rejected a renewed appeal filed on Sunday. Also on Sunday the California Supreme Court rejected a similar appeal. Williams' lawyers say they will also appeal on Monday to the U.S. Supreme Court, which has also declined to reopen the case in the past.<<
Originally Posted By Darkbeer <a href="http://www.nbc4.tv/news/5512016/detail.html" target="_blank">http://www.nbc4.tv/news/551201 6/detail.html</a> >>Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger refused Monday to spare the life of Stanley Tookie Williams, the founder of the murderous Crips gang who awaited execution after midnight in a case that stirred debate over capital punishment and the possibility of redemption on death row.<<
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Governor's Press Release... >>Governor Schwarzenegger Denies Clemency to Convicted Murderer Stanley Williams Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the following statement today following his decision not to grant clemency to convicted murder Stanley Williams: "Clemency cases are always difficult and this one is no exception. After studying the evidence, searching the history, listening to the arguments and wrestling with the profound consequences, I could find no justification for granting clemency. The facts do not justify overturning the jury's verdict or the decisions of the courts in this case."<<
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Here is the 5 page official decision... <a href="http://www.governor.ca.gov/govsite/pdf/press_release_2005/Williams_Clemency_Decision.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.governor.ca.gov/gov site/pdf/press_release_2005/Williams_Clemency_Decision.pdf</a>
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Get ready for the riots>> Those who riot... they should be punished. Even if I was against clemency (and honestly, I don't know how I feel about the death penalty), this decision is no excuse for lawlessness, IMO.
Originally Posted By pecos bill Let justice be served at last. I expect sporadic outbreaks of violence on his behalf, but hope that for the most part, people know who this guy really is, and will see through this insane celebrity circus that has turned him into some kind of hero in the eyes of the ignorant.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Hopefully there won't be any riots. But if there are I'd like to say a few things to my friends in California. 1. Don't give any of thugs who participate in this lawlessness a pass. 2. Don't buy into "their just frustrated with the system argument" 3. But most importantly, stay safe.
Originally Posted By cmpaley Schwarzenegger, once again, demonstrates that his Catholicism is mere show.
Originally Posted By Elderp <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10355657/" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10 355657/</a> Just got word at work we are expecting to get slammed. Why did I volunteer to go tomarrow?!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-121205tookie_lat" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/news/lo cal/la-121205tookie_lat</a>,0,4577199.story?coll=la-home-headlines
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Have you read the 5 page "Statement of Decision"? It is a very well written document that discusses the clemency in good detail, and why it was denied.... Looks like a lot of thought went into it...
Originally Posted By Elderp I agree that the governor put a lot of thought into the case. I don't believe in the death penalty but from a legal arguement there was no reason to commute the death sentence. Apparently he has not selected a last meal. Why does the media focus so much on the last meal?! Does it really matter?
Originally Posted By cmpaley Thought my behind! Schwarzenegger had some legal secretary on his staff write up some stuff and signed it. His mind was made up from beforehand by his handlers. This proves that Schwarzenegger's going to church yesterday was for show only. How can you be an active Catholic and do some of the things this...creature does?
Originally Posted By cmpaley By the way, anyone guessing when the crap is going to hit the fan? Some of us need some warning so we can stock up on food...we're going to be laid up in our homes for a while, I'm sure.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss It doesn't matter, but the last meal is a tradition, so the media feels like the public wants to know.
Originally Posted By Elderp Do you care? I know I dont. As far as the stuff hitting the fan I really hope not I hate busy days.
Originally Posted By TomSawyer Clemency is about more than just legalities, though. There can be other reasons, such as whether or not the condemned has changed or is trying to make amends. It's the final chance for the executive to review the case and the current situation to decide whether or not - from a non-legalistic perspective - there is reason to commute the sentence.
