State’s Justices Refuse to Delay Execution
The state Supreme Court refused to postpone what would be New England’s first execution in 45 years, but said it would hear appeals from groups trying, against killer Michael Ross’ wishes, to keep him from being put to death next week.
The court will hear arguments from public defenders and the lawyer for Ross’ father, Dan Ross. They assert that a judge improperly barred them from filing post-conviction appeals on Michael Ross’ behalf. The high court also will hear an appeal from the Missionary Society of Connecticut.
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