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BY JONATHAN KETZ

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The Supreme Court stays the death sentence of a convicted murderer. Duane Buck was convicted of killing two people back in 1995. What may be more interesting is the lone surviving victim is forgiving the shooter. Listen to this.

Anchor: “Buck’s attorney doesn’t dispute that he shot and killed two people in 1995, a third woman survived."
Taylor: “I have forgave him, yes sir, I forgave him in 1995.” (CNN)

That’s right. Phyllis Taylor is forgiving the man who shot her 16 years ago. She hopes Buck’s learned from his mistakes.

“I feel that justice will prevail. I thank God for all the prayers. I thank God that he is a God of a second chance.” (CNN)

Duane Buck’s case was ruled “unconstitutionally tainted” back in 1997 because of “racial” testimony. A witness reportedly told jurors Buck would be more dangerous after his sentence because he was black. MSNBC discussed what Buck’s lawyers want out of the case.

“They’re saying not that the sentencing was racially motivated. They’re saying that the sentencing proceedings were racially tainted by a testimony from a psychologist who said that African Americans are more likely to be violent, and future violence...is an issue...future dangerousness is an issue in the Texas courts"

Buck was reportedly eating what he thought would be his last meal on Earth when he got word of the decision. Here’s Fox News.

“He was actually waiting in a holding cell right next to the death chamber when he got the word. The news sending tears of joy to many protesters. I guess those are them...outside the Huntsville prison.”

Buck’s attorneys are asking for a new sentencing trial. The Supreme Court has not decided whether to accept the request.

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