Willie Manning Execution Date Decision Delayed Amid DNA Testing Push
The Mississippi Supreme Court delayed a decision on an execution date for Willie Manning as his attorneys argue DNA testing could prove his innocence.
The Mississippi Supreme Court delayed a decision on an execution date for Willie Manning as his attorneys argue DNA testing could prove his innocence.
A key witness’ retraction and DNA evidence could prove Willie Jerome Manning’s innocence in a 1992 double murder, his defense team is arguing—even as Mississippi
Voters will elect candidates to regional, legislative and state representatives in Mississippi’s general election on Nov. 7.
Democratic attorney general candidate Greta Kemp Martin says Mississippi needs a “conviction integrity unit” to uncover possible wrongful convictions.
Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he is participating in the “first gubernatorial debate” with Democratic opponent Brandon Presley on Nov. 1 after weeks of declining to agree to a specific date.
Mississippi should restore the voting rights of formerly incarcerated people, Democratic candidate for Mississippi attorney general Greta Kemp Martin said in a joint press conference with Democratic candidate for secretary of state Ty Pinkins in Greenville, Miss., on Sept. 14.
The Mississippi Third Circuit Court has set a date for the arraignment of the man local law enforcement officials suspect murdered Jimmie “Jay” Lee, although at press time the Jackson-area native’s body is still missing.
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