The doubts about Williams' guilt are overwhelming, showcasing the issues with the capital punishment system, marked by unreliable witness testimonies and lack of physical evidence.
Williams' conviction relied on unreliable witness testimony driven by leniency and cash promises, with no physical evidence tying him to the crime whatsoever.
Despite a lack of compelling evidence and the racial bias exhibited during the trial, the Supreme Court denied a stay of execution for Marcellus Williams.
Prosecutors struck six of the seven Black jurors, demonstrating racial discrimination in Williams' trial, indicative of broader issues in the application of capital punishment.
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