NAACP, Missouri and Black Death Row
A Missouri death row inmate set to be executed in less than a week asks the US Supreme Court to halt his execution
A death row inmate in Missouri who has long claimed his innocence and is scheduled to be executed in less than one week asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday for a stay of execution, arguing his due process rights were denied during the yearslong legal battle to save his life.
NAACP Urges Missouri Governor To Stop Execution Of Black Death Row Inmate Planned For Next Week
Taking the life of Marcellus Williams would be an unequivocal statement that when a white woman is killed, a Black man must die. And any Black man will do,” read a part of the organization's letter.
NAACP Urges Missouri to Stay Marcellus Williams' Execution
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is encouraging Missouri to halt the planned execution of death row inmate Marcellus Williams.On Wednesday, the NAACP sent a letter to Missouri Governor Mike Parson saying that Williams was wrongfully convicted and that following through on the execution would be a "horrible miscarriage of justice.
Missouri death row inmate Marcellus Williams faces execution September 24 for a crime he did not commit
Williams' case demonstrates how the death penalty in America is meted out in the most arbitrary manner—to those denied adequate legal counsel, those facing racial discrimination at trial, those railroaded to death on “technicalities,
NAACP Urgently Calls on Missouri Governor to Halt Execution of Marcellus Williams
NAACP calls on Missouri's Gov. Mike Parson to halt the execution of Marcellus Williams, a Black man on death row, citing racial bias and lack of evidence.
Missouri Judge Rejects Innocence Claim by Man on Death Row
A Missouri judge on Thursday upheld the conviction of Marcellus Williams, a death row inmate, rejecting a local prosecutor’s argument that there is strong evidence that Mr. Williams is innocent.
Event calling for the exoneration of death row inmate held at MU School of Law
An event was held Wednesday at the University of Missouri School of Law focusing on Marcellus Williams, a death row inmate set to be executed next week. It featured speakers who are personally affected by the case and those interested in law.
NAACP President Urges Missouri Governor to Halt Execution Planned for Next Week
The president of the NAACP is urging Missouri's governor to halt the execution of Marcellus Williams scheduled for Tuesday, writing that executing a Black man who says he was wrongfully convicted would amount to a “horrible miscarriage of justice.
NAACP Calls For Missouri Gov. To Stop Execution Of Black Death Row Inmate
The NAACP is urging Missouri Governor Mike Parson to stop the scheduled execution of Marcellus Williams on Tuesday (September 24), Essence reports. Williams, now 55, was convicted in 1998 of killing former newspaper reporter Felicia Gayle.
Last-ditch efforts seek to halt looming execution of Marcellus Williams in Missouri
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney will appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court a ruling upholding Marcellus Williams' ...
Marcellus Williams' Missouri execution to go forward despite prosecutor's concerns
A St. Louis County DA had moved to overturn Marcellus Williams’ conviction. Just two week ahead of his Sept. 26 execution, a ...
Despite Prosecutors' 'Concerns' About Conviction, Marcellus Williams Still on Death Row After Judge's Ruling
St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell vowed to "continue to work to prevent" the execution of a man he does not believe is ...
Missouri judge rejects innocence claim of Marcellus Williams who faces execution
A judge has declined to vacate the conviction and death sentence of Missouri inmate Marcellus Williams, who is facing execution for killing of a woman in her home in 1998.
Marcellus Williams appeals to U.S. Supreme Court in series of efforts to stop MO execution
The Supreme Court petition is the latest legal action Marcellus Williams’ team is pursuing to save his life. They also have a ...