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latest news on Kevin Cooper, death row inmate
The execution of Kevin Cooper was called off Monday night less than four hours before it was scheduled to take place after state officials lost a court battle.
The execution of Kevin Cooper was called off Monday night less than four hours before it was scheduled to take place after state officials lost a court battle.
The United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit blocked his execution, and the United States Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by the state.
The appeals court said Kevin should be given another chance to present evidence.
The struggle continues.