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Helping Karl
American-Statesman
September 2007
"They certainly are cognizant of the confusion that exists now among the states and lawyers about what to do," Dieter said. "I think it will become clearer as more inmates file directly with the Supreme Court. So it's going to take some time, but I think the stay in the Texas case is a strong message that this is a broader case and most people will be given stays of execution."
Alabama Gov. Bob Riley issued a 45-day moratorium Thursday to allow time to create new lethal-injection procedures designed to make sure the inmate is unconscious when given drugs to stop the heart and lungs.
In Texas, Gov. Rick Perry sees no need for a death penalty moratorium, spokeswoman Krista Moody said.
"Like most Texans, the governor supports the death penalty as an appropriate response for the most violent crimes against our fellow man," Moody said.
Texas has four executions scheduled through February.Chuck Lindell
American-Statesman
29th september 2007
