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Gov. Fallin Issues Statement on Court of Criminal Appeals Granting Stay of Execution

Statement

Date: Sept. 16, 2015
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Issues: Death Penalty Judicial Branch Legal Criminal Justice

Governor Mary Fallin issued this statement after the Oklahoma Court of Criminal appeals today granted a two-week stay of execution to Richard Glossip:

"As I have repeatedly said, court is the proper place for Richard Glossip and his legal team to argue the merits of his case. My office will respect whatever decision the court makes, as we have throughout this process.

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the Van Treese family who has suffered greatly during this long ordeal."


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