"Georgia Moves Forward with Execution of Willie Pye Despite Claims of Intellectual Disability and Racial Bias"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Intercept
Georgia is preparing to execute Willie Pye, who was sentenced to death in 1996 for murdering his former girlfriend. His case raises concerns about racial discrimination and ineffective representation, as well as the timing of his execution in relation to a legal agreement that had placed executions on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Pye's lawyers argue that he is being unfairly excluded from the agreement, violating his constitutional rights. The case highlights systemic issues in Georgia's death penalty system, including the historical influence of racism and the lack of adequate legal representation for defendants.