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Life Sentence Reconsideration Sparks Racial Bias Outcry
9/5/2025
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Story summary
- Lloyd Gray received a life sentence in 1980 by a split jury in Louisiana, raising concerns about racial bias.
- A swastika was discovered on his case file, suggesting racial prejudice in his prosecution.
- Louisiana lawmakers, with Governor Jeff Landry's backing, have obstructed attempts to review old split-jury verdicts and limited plea deals.
- Gray's hearing for sentence reconsideration is scheduled for October 30, 2025, after 45 years in prison.
