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Supreme Court to hear Tennard low IQ death case
The Supreme Court considers whether Robert Tennard's claimed mental impairment should spare him from execution for a 1985 murder. Texas courts and the 5th Circuit say impairment alone isn’t enough without proving permanence and lack of alcohol or drug influence. Lawyers argue current standards conflict with two high court rulings meant to protect mentally disabled defendants.
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