from: http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:www.washlaw.edu/death/msg00318.html+bush+ executions+henry+lee&hl=en Click Here: <A HREF="http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:www.washlaw.edu/death/msg00318.html +bush+executions+henry+lee&hl=en">death penalty news-----TEXAS: death penalty quo…</A> ----- Gee, the only guy—out 120+— that George W Bush has "let off the hook" was Henry Lucas a confessed serial killer. Is there "cult" overtones . . . ? Quien Sabe? Om K ----- For Immediate Release June 26, 1998 Office of the Governor George W. Bush Statement from Governor George W. Bush regarding the Henry Lee Lucas case: "I take every death penalty case seriously and review each case carefully. The first question I ask in every case is whether there is any doubt about the individual’s guilt or innocence. This is the first case since I have been the Governor when the answer to that question is yes. "The jury in this case had the opportunity to review much of the evidence which has been used to cast doubt on whether Henry Lee Lucas committed the crime for which he was sentenced to die. I am reluctant to second guess a verdict of a jury and the courts. However, the clemency process is intended as a fail safe for unusual or exceptional circumstances. "In this case, at the time it made its decision, the jury did not know and could not have known that Henry Lee Lucas had a pattern of lying and confessing to crimes that evidence later proved he did not commit. His confession, now recanted, was the only evidence which linked him to this crime. Today’s knowledge about his pattern of lies raises doubt. "Henry Lee Lucas is unquestionably guilty of other despicable crimes for which he has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. However, I believe there is enough doubt about this particular crime that the State of Texas should not impose its ultimate penalty by executing him. I concur with the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles and hereby commute his sentence to life in prison, which shall begin after all five of his other life sentences are served. "As a supporter of the death penalty for those who commit horrible crimes, I feel a special obligation to make sure the State of Texas never executes a person for a crime they may not have committed. I take this action so that all Texans can continue to trust the integrity and fairness of our criminal justice system." <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html <A HREF="http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
