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Gov. Nixon Denies Clemency Petition of Andre Cole

Statement

By: Jay Nixon
By: Jay Nixon
Date: April 14, 2015
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Issues: Criminal Justice

The Governor's Office tonight released the following statement from Gov. Jay Nixon regarding his decision on the petition for clemency made on behalf of Andre Cole:

I give both the process and power of clemency the respect and seriousness they deserve. My office has completed its review of the petition for clemency from convicted murder Andre Cole, and after due consideration of the petition and of the facts in this case, I am denying his petition.

There is no doubt of Cole's guilt in the murder of Anthony Curtis, who he stabbed more than 20 times. Cole also attacked his ex-wife, Terri, at the same time, but she survived. This was a brutal crime, and my denial of clemency upholds the court's decision to impose a sentence of death.

Tonight, I ask that the people of Missouri remember Anthony Curtis and keep his family in their thoughts and prayers.


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