Rethinking Fatal Flaws: Shared U.S./Iranian Principles
We have found that the latest DNA technology -- in certain instances where the other facts of a case support it -- has provided a definitive result not available at the time of trial or post-conviction testing.
This is an extraordinarily unique circumstance, where technology has advanced significantly and can be applied in the case of someone who consistently maintained his innocence until execution. I believe we must always follow the available facts to a more complete picture of guilt or innocence. My prayers are with the family of Wanda McCoy as we take this extraordinary step.
Gov. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), statement.
Maria Glod, Michael D. Shear, “DNA Testing Ordered on Executed Man,”
“This is a proper action for the governor to take. It's not right to shy away from a difficult question or even shy away from reopening cases when there is a chance that something new might be learned.”
Richard Dieter, director, Death Penalty Information Center.
Bob Lewis, “DNA to be Retested for Man Executed in ’92,” AP,
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