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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

07 May 1985

Page 11

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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1985

Page

11

Thompson faces national spotlight over Dotson clemency bid

Gov. James Thompson presides personally over Gary Dotson's parole hearing amid calls for a fast clemency decision. Politicians say the move could aid his re election, while critics warn of political risk and a possible distraction from ongoing Salmonella questions. The hearing will be televised live as Dotson seeks a pardon or commutation after a 25 to 50 year rape and aggravated kidnapping sentence.

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Springfield James Thompson Gary Dotson State Parole Board For Freedom Thompson Dotson Iage Don Rose Bill Dart Capitol Illinois Warren Lopel Cathleen Crowell Chicago State of Illinois Center Michael Madigan Madigan
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Dotson lies test weighs in new trial bid in Chicago

Attorneys for Gary Dotson seek a new trial as a lie detector test results may influence a clemency hearing. Dotson asserts he never raped Cathleen Webb, who recanted her accusation, while prosecutors caution that the test is not admissible but could affect the case.

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Chicago Gary Dotson Dotson Cathleen Crowell Webb Illinois Cummins Lupel
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