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,Jul 24, 2023
Florida Man with Severe Mental Illness Waives Appeals, Faces August 3rd Execution Date
A week after Governor Ron DeSantis scheduled his execution, Florida death-sentenced prisoner James Barnes (pictured) discharged his lawyers and waived his appeals. His execution will now proceed on August 3, 2023. Since February 23, 2023, Florida has executed four prisoners. Mr. Barnes will be the fifth prisoner executed by Florida this year and the tenth volunteer executed.