Last day to save 'Tookie' Williams from execution
Posted by webmaster on 12/12/05
Monday is the last day of appeals for Stanley (Tookie) Williams, one of California's most notorious ex-gang members. He is scheduled to be executed Tuesday...

Monday is the last day of appeals for Stanley (Tookie) Williams, one of California's most notorious ex-gang members. He is scheduled to be executed Tuesday. Lawyers and advocates for Williams are waiting for two possible decisions: a ruling from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to grant a stay of execution, or for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to grant clemency. Stanley "Tookie" Williams in the visiting area of San Quentin State Prison in California. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Williams family)

"It it's my time to be executed, what's all the ranting and raving going to do?" Williams said in a recent interview.

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