MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Family members and supporters of an Alabama inmate scheduled to be executed this month pleaded Wednesday for clemency, highlighting concerns about the inmate’s background and mental health.

The inmate, whose execution date was set recently, has drawn attention from advocacy groups and legal experts who argue that his circumstances warrant a halt to the execution.

Supporters held a peaceful vigil and gathered signatures for a petition aimed at urging the governor and parole board to reconsider the case.

Legal representatives emphasized ongoing appeals and stressed the importance of ensuring all evidence is thoroughly reviewed before proceeding with such an irreversible sentence.

The state’s Department of Corrections has maintained that all protocols and legal requirements have been met in setting the execution date.

This case continues to spark debate over the application of the death penalty in Alabama and the broader implications for criminal justice reform.
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