Convicted racist Franklin found guilty in jogger killings
Avowed racist Joseph Paul Franklin was found guilty by a federal jury of violating the civil rights of Ted Fields and David Martin by shooting them in Liberty Park, while facing possible execution by firing squad for state murder charges. Prosecutors hailed the verdict as a civil rights victory.
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Death penalty foes urge mercy for murderer Judy
The ACLU and 10 religious leaders petitioned Gov. Robert Orr to commute Judy's scheduled Monday execution to life. They express revulsion at murder but argue against state killing while Judy insists on death. witnesses recount his rape and drowning of a woman and her three children.
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