ACLU seeks execution delay over denial of DNA testing

[The Straight Story]

ACLU seeks execution delay over denial of DNA testing

The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a lawsuit in federal court today seeking to postpone next Tuesday's scheduled execution of Darryl Durr based on the argument that he was denied DNA testing after his conviction.

The ACLU is seeking a temporary restraining order from U.S. District Court to stop Durr's execution until the court rules whether the condemned man has "a constitutional right to a mandatory appeal of his denial of DNA testing."

"Death is the most severe punishment society can give, and deserves the highest level of scrutiny to ensure no innocent person is wrongly convicted," ACLU Ohio Legal Director James Hardiman said. "To deny those facing execution the same level of due process given to other inmates will only increase the likelihood of a grave injustice."

Durr , 46, of Cuyahoga County, is sentenced to die for raping and killing 16-year-old Angel O'Nan of Elyria girl in 1988.

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[old mark]

1. Rec- it's in Ohio - I'll bet he won't get the test...the courts and DA's hate

to be proved wrong.


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