NAACP, Missouri and Marcellus Williams
Days away from Marcellus Williams’ scheduled execution – Where things stand
Marcellus Williams, a man on death row in the 1998 death of Lisha Gayle, is scheduled to be executed for the murder in just a few days without intervention.
Marcellus Williams' Missouri execution to go forward despite prosecutor's concerns
A Missouri judge denied a motion to vacate a condemned man's death sentence despite attorneys, including one prosecutor, saying evidence was mishandled in the 1998 trial that could have exonerated Marcellus “Khaliifah” William.
Appeals filed, oral arguments happening a day before Marcellus Williams' scheduled execution
On Monday morning, 24 hours before the execution, oral arguments are happening before the Missouri Supreme Court to argue the appeal by St. Louis County prosecutor. The national NAACP President Derrick Johnson and Congresswoman Cori Bush have urged Governor Parson to halt the execution.
Lawyers arguing Marcellus Williams case at Mo. Supreme Court one day before his execution
Williams is scheduled to die by lethal injection Tuesday evening for the brutal killing of former Post-Dispatch reporter Felicia “Lisha” Gayle Picus in 1998 in her University City home.
Missouri to execute Marcellus Williams for 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle
Marcellus Williams was convicted of the murder of Lisha Gayle. He is set to be executed, despite concerns by the victim's family and a prosecutor.
Last-ditch efforts seek to halt looming execution of Marcellus Williams in Missouri
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney will appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court a ruling upholding Marcellus Williams' conviction and sentence.
Marcellus Williams asks U.S. Supreme Court to halt his scheduled Tuesday execution
Williams was still set to die by lethal injection next week for the 1998 murder of former Post-Dispatch reporter Felicia “Lisha” Gayle in 1998.
Marcellus Williams appeals to U.S. Supreme Court in series of efforts to stop MO execution
The Supreme Court petition is the latest legal action Marcellus Williams’ team is pursuing to save his life. They also have a clemency application before the governor and a separate federal motion.
Congresswoman Bush Delivers Speech Urging Missouri Governor Parson To Halt Execution Of Marcellus Williams
Congresswoman Cori BushYouTube Screenshots Washington D.C. (Sept. 20, 2024) —Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered a speech on the House floor urging Missouri Governor Mike Parson to immediately halt the execution of Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams,
Marcellus Williams appeals death sentence to U.S. Supreme Court
A Missouri inmate has appealed his death sentence case to the U.S. Supreme Court.  Marcellus Williams is asking the nation’s highest court to block the state’s
NAACP president urges Missouri governor to halt Marcellus Williams execution next week
"Taking the life of Marcellus Williams would be an unequivocal statement that when a white woman is killed, a Black man must die. And any Black man will do," wrote NAACP president Derrick Johnson.
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NAACP calls for clemency for Marcellus Williams
The NAACP is making urgent appeals to Missouri Governor Mike Parson to halt the impending execution of Marcellus Williams ...
Despite Prosecutors' 'Concerns' About Conviction, Marcellus Williams Still on Death Row After Judge's Ruling
St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell vowed to "continue to work to prevent" the execution of a man he does not believe is ...
Prosecutors, Jurors, and the Victim’s Family Want His Execution Tossed. Will it Matter?
Prosecutors, jurors, and the victim’s family want Marcellus Williams’ execution tossed. He’s still set to be executed next ...
Wesley Bell will appeal ruling in Marcellus Williams case, man set to die in a week
The notice to appeal was filed Monday night by attorney Matthew Jacober, special counsel for the St. Louis County Prosecuting ...
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524,000 people sign petition calling for Marcellus Williams execution to be blocked
A petition is circulating that is designed to halt this month’s scheduled of a Missouri prisoner. There are more than 524,000 ...