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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis cancels execution of 74-year-old man convicted in Miami-Dade murder

Hours before DeSantis' action, the Florida Supreme Court denied William Lee Thompson's motion for a stay.

Sources (1)· Oct 9, 3:36 PM

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CBS News· Oct 9, 3:36 PMFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis cancels execution of 74-year-old man convicted in Miami-Dade murder

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