Two weeks from now, Florida plans to execute Chadwick “Khalil” Willacy. A little over one week later, James “Erny” Hitchcock is also scheduled to be executed. Both cases, and the legal claims brought by these two men, deserve attention. But first, I want to give you the chance to take action: Chadwick “Khalil” Willacy: Execution…
Florida Moves Toward Executing James “Erny” Hitchcock Amidst Claim of Actual Innocence and Continued Non-Compliance by the State of Florida Regarding its Lethal Injection Protocol
James “Erny” Hitchcock was sentenced to death for the 1976 murder of Cindy Driggers in Orange County, Florida — who has maintained his innocence for nearly 50 years. As the state moves forward with his execution, new evidence and unresolved questions are casting serious doubt on whether he was the person who committed that crime.…
Statement from Counsel for James Duckett on Court’s Refusal to Lift Stay of Execution as State Opposes Full DNA Analysis
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The legal team for James Duckett, previously scheduled for execution on Tuesday, March 31, issued the following statement after the Florida Supreme Court declined to lift the stay of execution: “We are relieved that the court has intervened to halt this execution and allow time to consider Mr. Duckett’s request for…
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