Mexican national faces execution
The state is set to defy the World Court and anger Mexico by executing a Mexican national who was not informed of his right to consular services after his arrest.
Jose Medellin received a death sentence for the 1993 rape and murder of 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena in Houston.
The World Court last month ordered the U.S. to “take all measures necessary” to halt the execution of five Mexicans until it makes a final judgment in the dispute. Medellin is the first of those scheduled to die.
Alison Castle, a spokeswoman for Gov. Rick Perry, said he would probably make his decision Tuesday. “The World Court has no jurisdiction here in Texas,” she said.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
