Harris County D.A. Seeks Execution of Intellectually Disabled Man, Lawyer Says

Harris County D.A. Seeks Execution of Intellectually Disabled Man, Lawyer Says

Within the last 12 months, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s office has sought execution dates for Dexter Johnson, despite evidence of his intellectual disability. Though the district court set two execution dates—both at the request of the DA’s office—federal courts have twice granted Johnson stays.

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