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U.S. Supreme Court asked to halt execution of Billy Leon Kearse in Florida

Defense urges U.S. Supreme Court to halt Kearse's execution citing juror bias and new intellectual disability evidence under constitutional amendments.

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The defense for Billy Leon Kearse has filed a motion with the U.S. Supreme Court to pause his execution, citing constitutional violations related to his resentencing trial and mental capacity.

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U.S. Supreme Court asked to halt execution of Billy Leon Kearse in Florida

The defense for Billy Leon Kearse has filed a motion with the U.S. Supreme Court to pause his execution, citing constitutional violations related to his resentencing trial and mental capacity.

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WPBF broke the news in on Monday, March 2, 2026.
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