Compassion, Certainly, but Justice Must Prevail

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The first time, Troy Davis came within 24 hours of death. The second time, he came within two.

Last year, it was a Georgia clemency board that stepped in to block his execution. Last month, it was the Supreme Court. Davis, the 39-year-old convicted killer of Mark MacPhail, a Savannah, Ga. police officer, was granted a stay to allow the court to consider whether to hear his appeal for a new trial. A decision is expected on Monday.

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Compassion, Certainly, but Justice Must Prevail

When news of Davis latest reprieve broke, MacPhail's family reacted as you would expect. His mother, Anneliese, 74, told the Associated Press, "I'm furious, disgusted and ...

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