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# dead man walking

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A US prisoner will face the death penalty tonight - for the eighth time

Tommy Arthur was first sentenced to death back in 1983 for a murder he denies committing.

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May 25th 2017, 8:10 PM

This man's execution has been put on hold at the last minute as new evidence emerges

The court said it granted the request “in order for this court to give fair consideration” to his claims.

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Sep 16th 2015, 7:58 PM

Susan Sarandon is trying to save this man from the death penalty. Here's why...

Richard Glossip was convicted of murder after the man who confessed to the crime claimed Glossip hired him to do it.

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Aug 6th 2015, 11:40 PM