Gov. Scott has ordered the execution of Mark Asay for Thursday, August 24 at 6PM. This would be Florida’s first execution in 18 months. Gov. Scott had already broken the record for most executions under a Florida governor (23). In tragic irony, Florida also holds a national record – last month, Ralph Wright, Jr. became…
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200 FL Death Sentences Ruled Unconstitutional by Florida Supreme Court. Mark Asay Stay Lifted
The Florida Supreme Court has lifted the stay of execution for Mark Asay whose execution could be rescheduled at any time now. The Court also ruled that more than 200 death sentences for those now on death row are unconstitutional and they are entitled to be resentenced. This ruling affects those sentenced to death after…