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Ivan Cantu Executed in Texas Despite Maintaining Innocence

Texas inmate Ivan Cantu was executed for a 2001 murder conviction despite maintaining his innocence, with supporters including Kim Kardashian and Martin Sheen pointing to new evidence and inconsistencies in the case. Cantu's appeals for commutation or delay were rejected, and his last-minute plea for a 30-day reprieve from Gov. Greg Abbott was unsuccessful. The case has gained renewed attention due to a podcast and public advocacy, with some jurors, celebrities, and politicians questioning the validity of the conviction.

via Forbes|

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"Controversial Executions: Ivan Cantu in Texas and Lethal Injection Halted in Idaho"

Ivan Cantu, who maintained his innocence, was executed in Texas for the 2000 murders of his cousin and his cousin's girlfriend, despite pleas from celebrities and politicians for a review of his case. Cantu's attorney did not submit a final appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, and his guilt was confirmed by the district attorney with "clear and powerful evidence." Questions about key witnesses and allegations of false testimony and questionable evidence were raised, but Cantu's requests for stays and appeals were ultimately denied. Despite advocacy efforts and last-minute pleas, Cantu was put to death by lethal injection.

via The Dallas Morning News|

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"Texas Executes Ivan Cantu, Despite Insistence of Innocence in Double Murder Case"

Texas executed Ivan Cantu, who maintained his innocence in the 2000 double murder of his cousin and his cousin’s fiancée, despite his claims and efforts by his advocates to halt the execution. Cantu was put to death by lethal injection after courts declined to intervene, and his plea for clemency was denied. His supporters, including his mother and anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean, continued to assert his innocence and called for a reprieve, citing concerns over the evidence and the fairness of his trial.

via CNN|

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"Texas Executes Convicted Murderer Ivan Cantu"

Convicted murderer Ivan Cantu was executed in Huntsville, Texas, for the 2000 murders of his cousin, James Mosqueda, and Mosqueda's fiancée, Amy Kitchen, despite claims of innocence from influential voices. Court documents revealed that Cantu had confessed to his attorneys before the trial, stating that he killed the victims out of revenge over drug money owed to him. The Collin County District Attorney remains convinced of Cantu's guilt, while supporters had campaigned for his innocence, citing poor defense during the trial.

via CBS News|

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crime-and-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Texas to Execute Ivan Cantu Despite Claims of Innocence and New Evidence"

Texas is set to execute Ivan Cantu for the murder of his cousin and his cousin’s fiancée, despite doubts about his guilt. Post-trial evidence, including recanted testimony and claims of false evidence, has raised questions about Cantu's conviction. Despite public campaigns and support from thousands of Texans, celebrities, and faith leaders, Cantu's legal options have run out, and his clemency application was denied. Calls to reconsider Cantu's case have gone unanswered, with advocates urging for a delay in the execution to examine the new evidence.

via The Texas Tribune|

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