Grave Doubts Remain in Pending Execution of Delma Banks, Jr.

MEDIA ADVISORY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

Contacts:
Steve Hall, 512-627-3011
Andrea Keilen, 512-289-3778
Laura Burstein, 202-557-7584

Grave Doubts Remain in Pending Execution of Delma Banks, Jr.

Further Judicial Review Urged by Former FBI Director William Sessions,
Other Prominent Judges and Prosecutors

News Conference in Austin on Wednesday

Attorneys representing Texas death row inmate Delma Banks, Jr. will hold a news conference on Wednesday, March 5 at the Texas State Capitol, Wednesday at 1:15 p.m.

Mr. Banks is scheduled for execution on Wednesday, March 12, 2003. However, Mr. Banks has maintained his innocence from the time of his arrest and there is substantial doubt that he committed the crime. Mr. Banksí case highlights many of the systemic flaws found in Texasí application of the death penalty.

Former FBI Director William Sessions has signed an amicus brief on behalf of Mr. Banks, urging further review by the courts.

WHO: Attorneys for Delma Banks, Jr.

WHERE: Texas State Capitol, Speakers Committee Room, 2nd Floor

WHEN: Wednesday, March 5, 2003, 1:15 p.m. # # # Return to Press Releases