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Stay is lifted for Emmett execution

May 19th, 2008 · No Comments · 4th Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court

The Washington Post reports that the U.S. Supreme Court has removed its bar to Virginia’s planned execution of Danville murderer Christopher Emmett. The move sharpens the focus on the 4th Circuit, which is considering Emmett’s challenge to the method of execution.

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