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Texas executes Ivan Cantu for Dallas murders despite doubts of his guilt

Faith leaders and jurors from the original trial launched a public campaign to reconsider recanted testimony in Cantu’s case. Texas courts declined.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 28, 2024

What I learned about the US death penalty from the next man to be executed

This week Ivan Cantu faces execution in Texas for murder. I’ve known him for 20 years and felt the trauma when prisoners die

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024

Ivan Cantu Is Set to Be Executed. But Did He Get a Fair Trial?

So far, Texas courts have refused to hear new legal arguments that could support the Dallas man’s innocence.

Texas Observer · Jan 19, 2024

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Judge stops Texas execution after questions raised in case

A Texas judge has stopped next week’s scheduled execution of a death row inmate who has long said he’s innocent so there can be more time to review his claims that he was convicted more than 20 years ago with false testimony and questionable evidence

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Texas judge cancels Ivan Cantu execution after new evidence suggests he might be innocent

Two jurors from Cantu’s 2001 double-murder trial now support his appeals, which claim prosecutors relied on false testimony and withheld crucial evidence.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 20, 2023

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