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Supreme Court to Review Death Row Inmate's DNA Case

2/25/2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to examine the case of Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas death row inmate fighting for his life. Convicted for the 1998 murder of Escolastica Harrison, Gutierrez is pushing for DNA testing to clear his name, claiming no evidence ties him to the crime. The court's ruling could be pivotal in his quest for justice.

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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to examine the case of Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas death row inmate fighting for his life. Convicted for the 1998 murder of Escolastica Harrison, Gutierrez is pushing for DNA testing to clear his name, claiming no evidence ties him to the crime. The court's ruling could be pivotal in his quest for justice.