Two Death Row Inmates Want to Reject Joe Biden's Clemency—Here's Why
Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis have filed emergency petitions seeking to block the commutations of their death sentences.
Former death row inmate with tie to Benton County rejects Biden’s commutation of sentence
A prisoner who killed a Benton County man and a fellow inmate in 2004 and had his death sentence commuted by President Joe Biden refuses to sign his paperwork accepting the clemency action.
Two federal death row inmates refuse to sign Biden’s clemency paperwork: ‘Does not want commutation’
At issue is the belief by the two inmates – both of whom maintain their innocence –  that Biden’s commutation puts them at a legal disadvantage as they appeal their cases.
2 Prisoners Ask Judge to Block Biden’s Death Sentence Commutations
The men said that, by reducing their sentences to life in prison, President Biden’s act of clemency could hurt their appeals.
2 death row inmates reject Biden’s commutation of sentences
Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis believe the life sentences put them at a legal disadvantage with them planning to seek appeals based on claims of innocence.
Death row inmates reject Biden’s offer to spare them from execution
Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis were among 37 federal prisoners who were granted clemency from execution by Biden last month. Their death sentenced were commuted to life in prison without parole. The outgoing president’s gesture was not appreciated by Agofsky and Davis, who are both behind bars in Terre Haute, Indiana.
EDITORIAL | Rejecting Clemency: Two federal inmates don't want death sentences commuted to life
For most convicted killers sitting on death row, having their sentence commuted to life without parole would be welcome news.
Two convicted murderers granted clemency by Biden sue to remain on death row
Two convicted murderers whose death sentences were commuted last month by President Biden asked a federal court Tuesday to keep them on death row, saying the clemency action could stall their appeals.
Two federal death row inmates refuse Biden's commutation in continued fight to prove their innocence
Two men who were among the 37 federal inmates on death row whose sentences were commuted by President Biden are rejecting clemency.
Two death row inmates reject Biden’s clemency
Two death row inmates have rejected the clemency granted to them by Joe Biden, opting to take their chance in the courts...
Death row inmates reject Biden's decision to change sentence to life in prison?
A story that seems hard to believe claims two death row inmates are rejecting President Biden's decision to change their sentence to life in prison.
Death Row killers refusing to sign Joe Biden's presidential pardons for wild reason
Two prisoners who are among the 37 inmates whose death sentences were commuted by President Joe Biden - a move that spares ...
Two death row inmates reject Biden's commutation of their life sentences
Two federal prisoners who are among 37 inmates whose death sentences were commuted last month by Biden say they are refusing ...
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