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Alabama governor commutes death row inmate Rocky Myers’ sentence to life in prison

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that she has commuted Rocky Myers' death sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole, stating she had 'too many questions' about his guilt.
Myers has claimed innocence in the 1991 killing of Ludie Mae Tucker, with no murder weapon or DNA evidence tying him to the crime.
Attorney General Steve Marshall criticized the decision, expressing astonishment and stating that a thorough review was conducted without any doubts regarding Myers' conviction.
Death Penalty Action praised the commute, stating it shows doubts about Myers' conviction and encourages a reevaluation of the death penalty.

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Alabama governor commutes a death row inmate's sentence to life in prison

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Robin "Rocky" Myers to life in prison, saying there were enough questions about his guilt that she could not move forward with his execution.(Image credit: Alabama Department of Corrections)

9 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Alabama governor commutes death row inmate’s sentence to life in prison

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Myers to life in prison Friday, saying there were enough questions about his guilt that she could not move forward with his execution.

12 hours ago·Atlanta, United States

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Alabama governor commutes death row inmate Rocky Myers’ sentence

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday commuted the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Myers to life in prison after noting questions about his case.

19 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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Alabama governor commutes death row inmate Rocky Myers' sentence to life in prison

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's governor on Friday commuted a death row inmate's sentence to life in prison, saying there are questions about the case.

20 hours ago·United States

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