Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond says the state should vacate death row inmate Richard Glossip's conviction. His attorneys are seeking a new trial.
DEATH ROW INMATE RICHARD GLOSSIP'S FOURTH EXECUTION DATE SET AS LAWMAKERS SEEK NEW HEARING TO PROVE INNOCENCE"It is now clear that it would be unconscionable for the state to move forward with Mr. Glossip’s execution when there is so much doubt surrounding his conviction. We thank General Drummond for his courageous decision to take a deeper look at this difficult case and urge the Court of Criminal Appeals to quickly grant the attorney general’s request and remand Mr.
His next death date was scheduled for May, but his attorneys filed another motion last month to delay it until August. Drummond's April 6 motion to vacate Glossip's conviction states that his office"has reached the difficult conclusion that justice requires setting aside Glossip’s conviction and remanding the case to the district court.""After thorough and serious deliberation, I have concluded that I cannot stand behind the murder conviction and death sentence of Richard Glossip," Drummond said."This is not to say I believe he is innocent.
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