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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Juan A. Lozano

Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed, who says he's innocent, asked for a new trial. A court said no

ASSOCIATED PRESS

An appeals court on Wednesday denied a new trial request from longtime Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed, whose supporters say there is evidence to back his claims of innocence.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals accepted a 2021 recommendation from a lower court judge, who had ruled against several claims made by Reed, including that he's not guilty.

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