SOCL 4471 : EXAM 3
Document Summary
Pecot- cross examined by wf"s attorneys; talks about fusiliers gun getting: mestayer and parkerson didn"t call a single witness to the stand. Sticks with the original argument- cruel and unusual punishment and double jeopardy. Will try to press that there are witnesses testifying that. Wf did experience pain and suffering: six affadavits: Ignace doucet: talks about other cases when similar things happened. It is possible for the board to do something to wf other that kill him: case of lonnie eaton- monroe, la. The sheriff was so busy, he forgot to hang him on his execution day. Sentenced him to life in prison instead: takes out a picture that rousseve took of wf when he was strapped to the chair. Makes a passionate speech: pardons board denies clemency to wf. Wright will work with deblanc and help them fight this case, and he wires wright after the board denies clemency.
