Richard Glossip Execution Is Halted by Oklahoma Court

Enter Richard Glossip, a man on death row in Oklahoma who, in less than 12 hours, is likely to be executed. Glossip is, according to Macy's account of evidence, the “mastermind” behind the 1997 motel room murder of Barry Van Treese. But others

McAlester, Okla. – Richard Glossip is scheduled to die Wednesday despite widespread concerns about his trial and the way Oklahoma plans to execute him. Glossip was convicted of murder for the 1997 death of motel owner 

Richard Glossip is scheduled to die by lethal injection 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the prison in McAlester. And, barring any interference from the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, it will happen. Governor Mary Fallin denied a 

(to) evaluate Richard's case beyond any shadow of doubt," the group chairwoman Connie Johnson said. "Accordingly, we will continue our advocacy with her and the public." It's not just the facts of Glossip's particular case that activists have focused on.

I am Jannie Coverdale. And as you can see, I live in OKC. You first came to my attention when you and others were protesting the drug that the State was using to execute people. Mr. Glossip, I am a member of the anti-death penalty group here, and I