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Watch: The White House reacts to the execution of Marcellus Williams
The White House on Thursday declined to comment on the state execution of Marcellus Williams in Missouri, sparking outrage amongst those that maintain he’s innocent.
Williams, 55, who had been on death row for nearly three a long time, was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday in a 1998 case during which he was convicted of murder. Despite the St. County Attorney’s attempt to appeal. Louis, Wesley Bell, from conviction due to concerns about the evidence and the jury selection process, state Attorney General Andrew Bailey blocked it.
St. County Circuit Court Judge Louis also denied a motion to overturn Williams’ conviction. Missouri Gov. Michael Parsons, the state Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene despite questions on his guilt.
“Supports the Attorney General’s decision to issue a moratorium on federal executions while the Department of Justice conducts a comprehensive review of policies and procedures governing the federal death penalty.”