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Judge Pauses Execution Over Clemency Concerns for Humphreys
12/30/2025
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Story summary
- Judge Robert McBurney paused Stacey Humphreys's execution, set for December 17, due to clemency concerns.
- Humphreys, who murdered two women in 2003, challenges two parole board members amid conflicts of interest.
- Kimberley McCoy previously worked as a victim advocate in the case.
- Wayne Bennett oversaw juror security during the trial.
- McBurney ordered that conflicts be addressed before proceeding and briefs due by January 19.
