Davis Gets Go-Ahead to Review Clemency Bid
A condemned inmate scheduled to be executed Jan. 29 lost a last-ditch effort to remove Gov. Gray Davis from considering his clemency petition.
A federal judge declined Stephen Anderson’s request, saying Davis’ views are immaterial because such a hearing is not constitutionally required.
Anderson’s attorneys claimed it is certain Davis will reject the convicted murderer’s bid to commute his sentence to life without parole. The Board of Prison Terms will hold a clemency hearing today and make its recommendation to Davis.
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