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"Significant Events in Clarence Hill Case"
The following are significant events in the case of Clarence Hill, an Alabama man condemned for the death of a Pensacola police officer:
- Oct. 19, 1982, Clarence Hill and Cliff Jackson drive to Pensacola from Mobile, Ala., and rob Freedom Federal Savings Bank. Police arrive and Hill shoots officers Stephen Taylor and Larry Bailly. Taylor dies and Bailly wounded. Hill shot five times but survives.
- Nov. 2, 1982, Hill indicted on charge of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, three counts of robbery with a firearm and one charge of possession of a firearm during commission of a felony.
- April 29, 1983, jury finds Hill guilty on all charges.
- April 29, 1983, jury recommends death by a vote of 10-2.
- May 27, 1983, Hill sentenced to death on the first-degree murder conviction and life sentences on the other five counts.
- Oct. 10, 1985, Florida Supreme Court overturns the death sentence and returns the case to trial court for a new sentencing hearing. Court ruled the trial court erred in refusing to excuse for cause two jurors because of their preconceived notions.
- March 27, 1986, the new jury recommends death by a vote of 11-1.
- April 2, 1986, Hill resentenced to death.
- Sept. 17, 1987, Florida Supreme Court affirms conviction of first-degree murder and sentence of death.
- April 4, 1988, U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal.
- Nov. 9, 1989, Gov. Bob Martinez signs death warrant.
- Jan. 18, 1990, State Circuit Court denies appeal.
- Jan. 26, 1990, Florida Supreme Court denies appeals.
- Jan. 28, 1990, U.S. District Court grants Hill a stay of execution.
- Oct. 31, 1992, U.S. District Court partially grants petition for writ of habeus corpus.
- Oct. 13, 1994, Florida Supreme Court affirms conviction and sentence of death.
- Oct. 2, 1995, U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal.
- Nov. 26, 1996, U.S. District Court denies appeal.
- May 15, 1999, 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denies appeal.
- Jan. 10, 2000, U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal.
- May 26, 2004, State Circuit Court denies appeal.
- May 13, 2005, Florida Supreme Court denies appeal.
- Nov. 29, 2005, Gov. Jeb Bush signs death warrant, sets execution for Jan. 24, 2006.
- Dec. 15, 2005, State Circuit Court denies appeal.
- Jan. 10, 2006, Florida Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Hill's appeal.
- Jan. 17, 2006, Florida Supreme Court denies appeal.
- Jan. 19, 2006, Hill appeals to U.S. Supreme Court.
- Jan. 24, 2006, Hill's execution scheduled for 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison.
- Jan. 24, 2006, Hill's execution stayed AGAIN after being strapped to gurney.
So, what's next? This is 'justice served'?
13th Juror
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