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Texas Moves Forward with Execution of Mentally Ill Andre Thomas

3/9/2026

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Texas intends to proceed with the execution of Andre Thomas despite his severe mental illness.
A hearing to determine Thomas's competency for execution was canceled because of his illness.
Dr. Joseph Penn diagnosed Andre Thomas with schizoaffective disorder, causing profound delusions and hallucinations.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that executing individuals deemed incompetent violates the Eighth Amendment.

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Story summary

Texas intends to proceed with the execution of Andre Thomas despite his severe mental illness.
A hearing to determine Thomas's competency for execution was canceled because of his illness.
Dr. Joseph Penn diagnosed Andre Thomas with schizoaffective disorder, causing profound delusions and hallucinations.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that executing individuals deemed incompetent violates the Eighth Amendment.