Florida execution called off after DeSantis withdraws death warrant for the first time
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been signing multiple death warrants recently, putting the state on track to set a modern-era execution record. However, DeSantis has now withdrawn a death warrant for the first time, halting the scheduled execution of William Lee Thompson. This marks a significant shift in the governor's approach to capital punishment cases.
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2 developments- Oct 6Only center coverage:DeSantis signs 20th death warrant putting Florida on track to set execution record
- Oct 9Florida execution called off after DeSantis withdraws death warrant for the first time
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