Four months later, a person who was legally guilty (so found by a jury in a valid trial) but actually innocent (probably) was killed by the State of Texas.
ETA: As the court’s opinion points out, there is a procedure for relief when one finds new evidence of innocence: clemency. Good luck getting that in Texas!
Wait, what? [citation needed]
Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390 (1993)
Four months later, a person who was legally guilty (so found by a jury in a valid trial) but actually innocent (probably) was killed by the State of Texas.
This is the best short coverage that I found in a few minutes’ Googling (using the defendant’s full name): http://www.executedtoday.com/2009/05/12/1993-leonel-herrera-v-collins/
ETA: As the court’s opinion points out, there is a procedure for relief when one finds new evidence of innocence: clemency. Good luck getting that in Texas!