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Supreme Court Delays Execution Of Man Seeking Pastor Interaction During Death, Agrees To Review Case

Charlotte Pence Bond
Supreme Court Delays Execution Of Man Seeking Pastor Interaction During Death, Agrees To Review Case
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The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the execution of a man on death row on Wednesday because his desire to have his pastor lay hands on him and say prayers as he died was not fulfilled.

The Supreme Court’s order said: 

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