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Here's more coverage of new developments in the case of James Broadnax, who is scheduled to be put to death on April 30 for murders his cousin now says he committed. keranews.org/news/2026-03-1…

James Broadnax is scheduled to be executed next month. Now, in a written confession, his cousin says he’s the one who pulled the trigger. “My hope is that James will not be executed for committing acts that he did not do. I want to clear my conscience.” dallasnews.com/news/courts/20…

Sometimes the most effective amici are the surprising ones. Magicians Penn & Teller (with the UT Clinic) just filed an amicus brief for a Texas death-row prisoner convicted partly on “hypnotically enhanced testimony,” arguing it’s the same technique they use to trick audiences.

.@pennjillette & @MrTeller to #SCOTUS: hypnosis belongs in a magic show, not a capital murder trial. Read the new brief in support of #CharlesFlores, innocent on TX’s death row, wrongfully convicted due to “hypnotized witness." drive.google.com/file/d/1pSDUef…

Last statement from Cedric Ricks, who was executed tonight in Texas:

Ricks is the second person put to death in Texas this year and the 598th since 1982. TCADP is grateful to his attorneys for their advocacy and to everyone who raised their voices in opposition to his execution.

Texas has executed Cedric Ricks for the murders of Roxann Sanchez and Anthony Figueroa in 2013. His attorneys had asked the Supreme Court to intervene, arguing prosecutors violated Ricks’ constitutional rights by eliminating potential jurors on the basis of race.

The United States Supreme Court has denied a stay of execution for Cedric Ricks, whose prosecutors hid evidence that they had racially discriminated in the selection of his death penalty jury. supremecourt.gov/orders/courtor… @TexDefender @TCADPdotORG @uscedp #Texas #deathpenalty

Sentence commuted for man Alabama was set to execute who didn't kill anyone. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/s… @NBCNews @abigailbrooks @jackiemontt @NBCNewsNow @GovernorKayIvey @uscedp @CCATDP @floccjustice @eji_org @Journey0fHope @PHADP @AlabamaArise #SonnyBurton #deathpenalty

Governor Kay Ivey has just granted clemency to Charles "Sonny" Burton in Alabama. Gov. Ivey is quoted by WSFA 12 News saying, "“I cannot proceed in good conscience with the execution of Mr. Burton under such disparate circumstances."

Hip-Hop Icons Tell Justices That Texas Turned Rap Lyrics Into a Death Warrant. @KillerMike, @trvisXX, @Tip, @youngthug, @fatjoe and @noreaga “said James Broadnax was sent to death row in Texas based partly on his artistic expression.” nytimes.com/2026/03/09/us/… @nytimes @adamliptak

Not even Texas should want to execute this death row prisoner. thehill.com/opinion/judici… @thehill @ljstprof @NAMICommunicate @taccommunicate @MentalHealthAm @NAMITexas @uscedp @TexDefender @TCADPdotORG #AndreThomas #deathpenalty

Doctor Says Texas Death-Row Prisoner Andre Thomas Too Mentally Ill to Be Transported for Competency-for-Execution Hearing. davisvanguard.org/2026/03/texas-… @DavisVanguard @NAMICommunicate @taccommunicate @MentalHealthAm @NAMITexas @uscedp @TexDefender @TCADPdotORG #deathpenalty

Not even Texas should want to execute this death row inmate thehill.com/opinion/judici…

A powerful day at the @TCADPdotORG’s Annual Conference! We're grateful for partners across the country who remind us that change happens when movements work together. Excited to bring these ideas and energy back to Georgia. #TCADP2026

Wrapping up a powerful Saturday at the #TCADP2026 Annual Conference in Houston. Thanks to everyone who came out for this incredible day!

Professor Ana M. Otero is recognized with the #TCADP2026 Founder’s Award

Paul Nugent is honored with the #TCADP2026 Founder’s Award

Texas death row exoneree Kerry Max Cook is a recipient of the #TCADP2026 Courage Award.