After over 30 years on death row, a date has been set for her execution…

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In this case, activists argue that:

 

The trial occurred in an era with fewer legal protections

 

Gender bias may have influenced sentencing

 

Life imprisonment would serve justice without execution

 

Supporters of the sentence argue that the jury followed the law as it existed at the time—and that changing public sentiment should not retroactively rewrite verdicts.

 

The Final Legal Efforts

With an execution date now set, attorneys are racing against the clock.

 

Final appeals may include:

 

Requests for clemency from the governor

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