Judge halts execution of death-row inmate Terrance Williams

• Share on Facebook
• Share on Twitter
• Share via Email
• Copy Link

  Link Copied

PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge has halted Wednesday’s scheduled execution of death-row inmate Terrance “Terry” Williams and granted him a new sentencing hearing.

Judge M. Teresa Sarmina said Friday prosecutors suppressed evidence that Williams’ victim was an alleged pedophile who abused boys, including Williams.

NBC Philadelphia: Athlete pleads guilty to attempting to blackmail NFL quarterback

However, Sarmina upheld Williams’ first-degree murder conviction.

Click here to read the rest of this story.