Clemency Call for Death Row's Oldest Prisoner
James Hubbard is 74 years old. He has colon cancer and prostate cancer. He's on Alabama's death row and scheduled for execution on Thursday. If executed, he would be the oldest person ever executed in the state of Alabama and the oldest person executed in the United States in more than 60 years.
The NCADP is calling for clemency.
"Even if one supported the death penalty, it is difficult to understand what purpose James Hubbard's execution would serve," said David Elliot, NCADP communications director. "Executive clemency exists to prevent miscarriages of justice when the courts cannot or will not act. This is a clear case for mercy."
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