Florida Governor Ron DeSantis withdrew a death warrant for William Lee Thompson, a 74-year-old inmate, marking the first time he has done so since taking office. The decision to call off Thompson's execution follows the botched execution of Tennessee inmate Christa Pike. DeSantis sent a letter to Florida State Prison Warden Randall Polk, which blocks Thompson's scheduled execution by lethal injection.
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Florida Governor DeSantis Withdraws Death Warrant for William Lee Thompson
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has withdrawn a death warrant for 74-year-old William Lee Thompson, marking a first during his tenure. This decision follows concerns raised by a recent botched execution in Tennessee.
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