State Board releases Davis' case

Today, the state Board of Pardons and Paroles voted to suspend consideration of Troy Davis’ petition for clemency while the Georgia Supreme Court considers his appeal.

Because the Board is no longer considering Davis’ case, the Board has also rescinded its 90-day stay of execution, which was granted last month, hours before Davis was to be executed.

In 1991, Davis was convicted of killing a Savannah Police Officer, but Davis’ says he’s innocent.

Several witnesses have since recanted their testimonies, which helped convict him.

The Court is scheduled to hear Davis’ case in November.