Calls for Clemency: Missouri's Controversial Execution Case

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Brian Dorsey, who pleaded guilty to the 2006 murders of Sarah and Ben Bonnie, is facing execution in Missouri. Surprisingly, over 70 current and former prison workers are advocating for clemency, citing Dorsey's positive behavior and transformation during his time in prison. This level of support from correctional workers is rare in death penalty cases. Dorsey's clemency request does not claim innocence but argues inadequate legal representation and his positive conduct in prison. The decision now rests with Governor Mike Parson, with some of Dorsey's family supporting the clemency request while others hope for the execution to proceed.
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