Commentary: Chief Stankewitz Case Latest Example of Broken Death Penalty System
When outgoing President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row,…
The Execution of Marcellus Williams: A Case of Justice in Question
MISSOURI — On September 24, 2024, at 6:10 p.m., Marcellus Williams was pronounced dead at a prison…
Talking Turkey about Death Penalty: PPI Charges Officials Must Use Clemency Power Now
NORTHAMPTON, MA – “Every November, it has become a light-hearted tradition for the president and some governors…
After Missouri Execution of Marcellus Williams, Killings of Possibly ‘Innocent People’ Continue
By Andrea Bernal BONNE TERRE, MO – The State of Missouri’s recent execution here of Marcellus Williams,…
Despite Strong Evidence of Innocence, Missouri Executes Marcellus Williams
On Tuesday evening at 6:10 pm local time, Missouri executed Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams—a man that many believed…
Sir Richard Branson Urges Missouri Governor to Halt Execution of Innocent Man
Virgin Group Founder Posts Full-Page Ad Calling for Clemency for Marcellus Williams, Scheduled for Execution on Sep….
Prosecutor Admits Errors in Death Penalty Case – Marcellus Williams Still Faces September Execution, but Awaits Court Decision
Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief ST. LOUIS, MO – Lawyers for Marcellus Williams – scheduled to be executed…
Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Attorney General Request to Stop Innocence Hearing for Marcellus Williams
JEFFERSON CITY,MO — The Missouri Supreme Court last week denied Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s request to prevent…
After Filing by Missouri AG, Court Maintains Death Penalty for Marcellus Williams Despite Evidence, Charges Innocence Project
By Kaylynn Chang ST LOUIS, MO — Missouri’s Attorney General Andrew Bailey submitted a writ of prohibition…
Capital Punishment Opponents Charge Missouri Attorney General Continues to Press for Wrongful Execution Despite Man’s Clear Innocence
By Perla Chavez ST. LOUIS, MO – Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty (MADP) this month described…
Hearing Set for Marcellus William’s Wrongful Conviction, Death Sentence Following Prosecution Motion to Vacate
By Roxy Benson ST. LOUIS, MO – A judge last week in the Circuit Court of St….
St. Louis County Prosecutor Seeks to Prevent Execution of Missouri Death Row Inmate
By Varun Noronha ST. LOUIS, MO – Marcellus Williams, age 55, who has spent more than 23…
New Missouri Governor Seeks to Dissolve Panel Formed by Former Governor; Could Lead to Man’s Execution with Evidence in Question
By Estrella Torres, Vy Tran, Jenna Tooley JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Marcellus Williams, who has been on…
Missouri Death Row Prisoner Files Lawsuit against Gov. Mike Parson for Disbanding Board of Inquiry Investigating Man’s Innocence
By Cheyenne Galloway JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Death row inmate Marcellus Williams filed a civil lawsuit against…
Midwest Innocence Project Claims DNA Evidence Proves Man’s Innocence of First Degree Murder of Reporter 24 Years Ago
By Isabella Walker ST. LOUIS, MO – New DNA evidence proves Marcellus Williams did not commit the…
