texas death row

A Texas inmate who is set to be put to death in less than two weeks asked that his execution be delayed so he can donate a kidney.

The Texas Court of Appeals delays the execution of Melissa Lucio so a lower court can review her case.

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an appeal from Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed, who claims untested crime-scene evidence will help clear him.

A judge recommended no new trial for Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed, whose supporters point to evidence they say raises serious doubts about his guilt.