Missouri Set to Execute Mark Christeson Jan. 31, Fourth U.S. Execution in 2017

By Tobias Winright
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Jan 30, 2017
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As ​a ​Catholic ​moral ​theologian​ (and a former corrections officer and reserve police officer)​, ​I​ urge you to stay Mark Christeson’s execution, scheduled for Jan. 31. There are still ongoing federal appeals concerning Christeson’s right to representation by competent and adequately funded counsel.

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