After half-century on death row, Houston man gets life
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A Houston man who spent nearly 50 years on death row has been resentenced to life in prison. The circumstances of his case, including his mental health and the length of time he spent without a lawyer, contributed to the overturning of his death sentence. It is unclear if his case sets a precedent for other aging death row inmates, as reports also indicate that other states, such as Florida, are preparing to execute older inmates.
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