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Texas set to execute first Latina; advocates cite flawed evidence

Melissa Lucio, the only Hispanic woman on Texas death row, faces imminent execution despite claims that the conviction rested on a coerced confession and forensic evidence that 'never happened.' Her lawyers draw parallels to Christa Pike's case, highlighting systemic concerns. The execution would mark a historic first, raising questions about judicial review and racial disparities in capital punishment.

El Espectadorabout 20 hours agoUSCredibility 22%View source

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Source credibility0.2
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