DeSantis withdraws death warrant for first time, calling off execution
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis canceled a scheduled execution for the first time during his time as governor. He stopped the execution of William Lee Thompson after a problem occurred during another recent execution in Tennessee.Key Facts
- Governor Ron DeSantis withdrew the death warrant for William Lee Thompson.
- This is the first time DeSantis has canceled an execution since becoming governor.
- William Lee Thompson is 74 years old.
- The scheduled execution was to use lethal injection.
- The decision came after a recent execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike had problems.
- DeSantis sent a letter to the Florida State Prison Warden, Randall Polk, to block the execution.
- The action shows caution following complications in another state's execution procedure.
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