Wisconsin Resident May Return To Texas Death Row

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A former Wisconsin man who was nearly executed in Texas this year
may learn soon if he’s headed BACKto Death Row. Some mental health practictioners recently evaluatedScott Panetti and concluded that the convicted murderer is competent enough to be put to death. But Panetti’s supporters have asked for a hearing and may seek another mental health examination for him.The case is at the center of a debate over whether states should execute the mentally ill.Chuck Quirmbach went to Texas this year to look into Panetti’s case…

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