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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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Death row inmate

SAN FRANCISCO — The Ninth Circuit denied relief to Clarence Dixon, who sought a stay of his execution set for Wednesday. The appeals court upheld the Arizona state court’s finding that Dixon is competent to be executed.

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Categories / Appeals, Briefs, Civil Rights, Criminal

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