Duane Buck

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October 19, 2014

Man on death row because in Texas, being black means you’re dangerous?

During the capital murder sentencing, through testimony of Texas state licensed psychologist Dr. Walter Quijano, Buck’s race became the centerpiece…
November 16, 2011

1 Texas county condemns 12 black men to death

theGRIO REPORT - Twelve of the last 13 new death sentences obtained by the Texas Harris County District Attorney's Office…
November 7, 2011

Supreme Court refuses to hear Texas death case

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from a Texas death row inmate who won…
September 23, 2011

Does Obama need to take a stronger death penalty stand?

OPINION - In staking out a middle ground, Obama has protected himself from the fate visited upon former Massachusetts Governor…
September 15, 2011

Supreme Court halts planned Texas execution

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Duane Buck, 48, was spared from lethal injection when the justices, without extensive comment, said they…
September 15, 2011

Inmate's lawyers ask Perry to halt Texas execution

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Duane Buck's case is one of six convictions that the state's then-top attorney reviewed in 2000…
September 15, 2011

Supreme Court asked to halt Texas execution

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Forty-eight-year-old Duane Buck is scheduled for lethal injection Thursday evening for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend a…