Gov. Braun denies execution stay appeal for convicted rapist, murderer

Indiana’s governor will not block an execution scheduled for next week.

Gov. Mike Braun (R) released a statement early Monday denying Roy Lee Ward’s appeal for a stay of execution, saying:

After carefully reviewing the unanimous recommendation from the State Parole Board, I have decided to allow the execution of Roy Lee Ward to proceed as planned for October 10…

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