Court halts execution over mental health claims

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- A federal appeals court halted a convicted Texas killer's scheduled execution Tuesday so his attorneys can pursue appeals arguing he's mentally impaired and ineligible for the death penalty.

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