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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Jessi Turnure

      With a good development from Monday's procedures here —>https://twitter.com/JessiTurnure/status/855198445040271361 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Jessi Turnure @JessiTurnure
      Media witnesses being transported, given pads and pens this time. #ARexecutions
      1 reply 1 retweet 7 likes
    2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      UPDATED REPORT: Arkansas Prepares To Carry Out Its First Execution In More Than A Decadehttps://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.eaAykpdMxv …

      1 reply 13 retweets 7 likes
    3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      JUST IN: @AGRutledge opposes Lee's DNA lawsuit in federal court —>https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675109-Lee-v-Jegley-Response.html …

      1 reply 4 retweets 3 likes
    4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner @AGRutledge

      The latest: Arkansas is preparing to begin executing Ledell Lee in the next 30 minutes.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.akX3pkozJ0#.dgZK93mgrY …

      2 replies 11 retweets 7 likes
    5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner @AGRutledge

      About 10 minutes until Ledell Lee's execution is scheduled to begin in Arkansas. There is no stay in place.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.hr3Oqrn04v#.mlVXJpDL2W …

      4 replies 4 retweets 4 likes
    6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner @AGRutledge

      Here are the two cert petitions before #SCOTUS: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3674010-16-8770-Petition-McGehee-v-Hutchinson.html … / https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3674002-16-8787-Petition-McGehee-v-Hutchinson-17-1805.html …pic.twitter.com/dKDUITv0Rx

      3 replies 7 retweets 6 likes
    7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner @AGRutledge

      Both have associated stay applications: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3674009-16A1003-Stay-App-McGehee-v-Hutchinson.html … /https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3674001-16A7006-16-8787-Stay-App-17-1805.html …

      2 replies 2 retweets 5 likes
    8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner @AGRutledge

      I understand that a Lee-only stay application was filed as well, but we have not gotten notice of that from #SCOTUS.

      1 reply 2 retweets 3 likes
    9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Here is the claim in that one, which I have been provided a copy of:pic.twitter.com/O6qEpu9jmn

      1 reply 2 retweets 5 likes
    10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Alan Blinder

      Apparently, Lee has obtained a temporary stay:https://twitter.com/alanblinder/status/855209473002151936 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Alan Blinder @alanblinder
      A prison spokesman says the Eighth Circuit has issued a temporary stay of execution for Ledell Lee. It expires at 8:15 p.m. Central.
      1 reply 11 retweets 16 likes
      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017

      Here's the stay order. I'm uploading the relevant pending docs now.pic.twitter.com/ZkzRYURp64

      5:12 PM - 20 Apr 2017
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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here is the pending claim at the 8th Circuit: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675126-Lee-8th-Cir-Motion-for-Stay.html …pic.twitter.com/SJRyyUQTgJ

          1 reply 3 retweets 3 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here is the memo supporting it: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675125-Lee-8th-Cir-Memo.html … / The state's response:https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675123-Lee-8th-Cir-Stay-Opposition.html …

          1 reply 2 retweets 6 likes
        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          BREAKING: #SCOTUS denies relief in Arkansas execution matters filed prior to today.pic.twitter.com/GP3JM5y8tf

          2 replies 19 retweets 12 likes
        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          In the main case, the appeal of the 8th Cir ruling reversing the injunction on the 8th Amend claim, #SCOTUS splits 5-4 against a stay.pic.twitter.com/G7pqfUlCLZ

          3 replies 10 retweets 8 likes
        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Ginsburg and Sotomayor would have voted to grant cert as well, and Sotomayor wrote in dissent. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675133-16-8770-Order.html …pic.twitter.com/C1vhdUjtdo

          1 reply 8 retweets 14 likes
        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Breyer also wrote, dissenting from the stay denial: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675132-16-8770-Order-I-1.html …pic.twitter.com/KFK8tmwzt1

          2 replies 16 retweets 17 likes
        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          In the request for a stay pending consideration of the petition for rehearing in Johnson v. Kelley, only 3 justices (not RBG) noted dissent.pic.twitter.com/K5IRZcv6iz

          3 replies 3 retweets 9 likes
        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Finally, Breyer was the sole noted dissent in the "compressed execution schedule" request. He wrote about it a little, too. #SCOTUSpic.twitter.com/KKEvCFPXpO

          2 replies 3 retweets 16 likes
        10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Lee's federal district court 1983 / DNA action and request for a stay of execution is denied. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675137-Lee-v-Jegley-Order.html …pic.twitter.com/bxdynFFlt3

          2 replies 3 retweets 4 likes
        11. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Lee's lawyers have filed a notice of appeal in that case.

          1 reply 2 retweets 5 likes
        12. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here is my latest on the situation in Arkansas:https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.itdJ0nxMQb#.duwxeRLbBm …

          1 reply 4 retweets 3 likes
        13. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          JUST IN: There are THREE new #SCOTUS stay requests pending for Ledell Lee, per court's public information office.

          2 replies 36 retweets 28 likes
        14. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          AT #SCOTUS: 1. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675141-16A1013-Lee-Stay.html … / 2. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675140-16A1017-Lee-1983-Stay-App.html … / 3.https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675139-16A1016-Lee-Stay-Application-Coram-Nobis.html …

          1 reply 7 retweets 8 likes
        15. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Also: The four inmates involved in the clemency case, including Lee, are seeking #SCOTUS review: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675145-16-8788-Lee-v-Hutchinson-Clemency.html … (and stays)

          1 reply 6 retweets 5 likes
        16. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          BREAKING: #SCOTUS—Justice Alito—issues temporary stay of execution for Lee until 9:30p ET or further order of the ct, whichever is later.pic.twitter.com/9CvUoDxE6o

          4 replies 29 retweets 29 likes
        17. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          MEANWHILE: The 8th Circuit just extended its temporary stay until 9:15p CT.pic.twitter.com/7o0A9Gi6Q3

          1 reply 11 retweets 24 likes
        18. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          That means that, regardless of what #SCOTUS does, Arkansas is now on hold until 9:15p CT.

          2 replies 6 retweets 16 likes
        19. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here's where things stand with the two planned executions in Arkansas tonight, as of 9:36p ET: https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.ffkVL8ajYv#.onvdxaRMjQ …pic.twitter.com/LmsRjmfH39

          2 replies 15 retweets 9 likes
        20. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          BREAKING: 8th Circuit DENIES stay of execution to Lee in funding appeal case. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675164-Lee-8th-Cir-Per-Curiam.html …pic.twitter.com/xCnkwrKHhY

          2 replies 20 retweets 9 likes
        21. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Judge Kelly "reluctantly" concurs.pic.twitter.com/JMPSRqrWqk

          2 replies 8 retweets 5 likes
        22. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          I see at least two other matters still pending at the 8th Circuit (in addition to the four at #SCOTUS).

          1 reply 1 retweet 4 likes
        23. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          The DNA case is pending at the 8th Circuit: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675167-Lee-v-Jegley-8th-Cir-Motion-for-Stay.html … / Here's the state's opposition:https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675166-Lee-v-Jegley-8th-Cir-Response.html …

          2 replies 6 retweets 6 likes
        24. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          The 8th Circuit just denied a DNA-related request from Lee. Request: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675170-Lee-v-Kelly-8th-Cir-Motion.html … / Response: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675169-Lee-v-Kelly-8th-Cir-Response.html …pic.twitter.com/8fiUg0pYr7

          2 replies 6 retweets 2 likes
        25. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          JUST IN: The 8th Circuit denied the request in Lee v. Jegley as well.pic.twitter.com/qKLUvj6Rpd

          1 reply 14 retweets 2 likes
        26. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          As far as I can tell, there are no 8th Circuit appeals that remain pending.

          1 reply 2 retweets 7 likes
        27. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          That means we are awaiting word from #SCOTUS — although likely stay applications pending cert in the DNA cases will be going to SCOTUS, too.

          1 reply 1 retweet 8 likes
        28. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Recall that Justice Alito's stay was until 9:30p ET or further order from the court — whichever was LATER. So, #SCOTUS stay stands.

          3 replies 13 retweets 16 likes
        29. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          My latest, as of 9:38p CT, @BuzzFeedNews report on tonight's scheduled Arkansas executions: https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.nb1GvMq5nX#.ftGvRl6box …pic.twitter.com/uHi2q6lrXo

          1 reply 11 retweets 13 likes
        30. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          And, here is Lee's stay application that I suspected would be coming out of the 8th Circuit DNA case denial: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675179-16A1018-Stay-App-CA8.html …pic.twitter.com/bqu0hrDRTd

          1 reply 5 retweets 10 likes
        31. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          There now are less than two hours left on Ledell Lee's death warrant. We are awaiting word from #SCOTUS.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.fo9OjMpnV6#.lrqNqW0e4j …

          2 replies 13 retweets 16 likes
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