Update: Media coverage of stay in Alabama case

07.31.08

Yesterday, Tommy Arthur’s execution (previously set for today) was stayed by the Alabama Supreme Court. Read media coverage of the developments below.

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Media coverage:

New York Times:

Court votes to Postpone an Execution in Alabama

Birmingham News:

Court delays execution, state can’t find rape kit evidence

Birmingham News Editorial:

Court had ample reasons to block today’s execution

Associated Press:

Supreme Court postpones execution

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