It's a return travel day, today. Look for lots of updating, tomorrow. Follow developments on the Humberto Leal case at the link. His execution is scheduled for tomorrow evening in Texas, despite international calls for a stay. A petition is at the U.S. Supreme Court, at this time. Any order issued by the Court would be posted.
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As of July 6th, President Obama has asked for postponement of Mr. Leal's scheduled execution, as reported by Al Jazeera English.
link: http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2011/07/201176232251365358.html
Posted by: Karen Peissinger | Wednesday, July 06, 2011 at 08:50 PM