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Texas Executes Chris Young, Who Fought The State Parole Board In A Final Appeal

Posted on July 18, 2018 · The death row inmate claimed that the parole board likely rejected his clemency petition because he was black. The argument highlighted a long-standing criticism of clemency in Texas.

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Before His Scheduled Execution, Chris Young Fights The Texas Parole Board

Posted on July 17, 2018 · The death row inmate claims that the parole board likely rejected his clemency petition because he is black. The argument highlights a long-standing criticism of clemency in Texas.