Entries tagged with “Robert McBurney”

Sep 11, 2026

Set for Execution in Georgia September 16, Stacey Humphreys’ New Appeals Highlight Clemency Conflict of Interest, Juror Misconduct

For the second time in less than a year, Stacey Humphreys faces execution in Georgia. His initial execution date last December was postponed when a state court agreed that a member of the clemency board had a conflict of interest. Now the state has set his execution for September 16, arguing the problem has been resolved because the board member recused herself — even though no one has been appointed in her place. In new court filings, Mr. Humphreys argues that the U.S. Constitution requires his…