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Criminal

Jul. 9, 2002

Death Blockade

Forum Column - By Richard C. Dieter - Just before Anthony Porter's scheduled execution in Illinois, his lawyers had little idea that their client was actually innocent. They frantically pursued other claims, perhaps because Porter's low IQ made it difficult for him to convey even to his attorneys that he was innocent. Fortunately, the real killer was found.

        Forum Column
        
        By Richard C. Dieter

        Just before Anthony Porter's scheduled execution in Illinois, his lawyers had little idea that their client was actually innocent. They frantically pursued other claims, perhaps because Porter's low IQ made it di...

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