"Supreme Court Allows Missouri Execution of Brian Dorsey Despite Clemency Bid"

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"Supreme Court Allows Missouri Execution of Brian Dorsey Despite Clemency Bid"
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The Supreme Court declined to halt the execution of Missouri death row inmate Brian Dorsey, who is set to be executed by lethal injection for the 2006 murders of his cousin and her husband. Despite pleas for clemency and claims of rehabilitation, Missouri Governor Mike Parson confirmed the state's decision to move forward with the execution. Dorsey's attorneys raised concerns about his legal representation, his health conditions, and the execution protocol, but a settlement was reached to limit the risk of extreme pain during the procedure.

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