alt:
"Today, Judge Bruce Hilton denied the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's motion to vacate the sentence of Marcellus "Khaliifah" Williams. This decision is a devastating blow to justice and yet another stain on Missouri's conscience. Khaliifah remains condemned to death on September 24th, despite significant evidence that points to his innocence. It is clear our state continues down a path of reckless disregard for human life, especially Black lives. This is not justice-it is state-sanctioned murder. Our Attorney General is choosing to keep innocent people locked away and carry out executions with no regard for truth, justice or fairness. We continue to dwell in a society that values death over life, and this decision proves it. MADP will continue to stand alongside Khaliifah and his family, and we will not cease in our efforts to amplify his innocence and uplift this injustice. We urge the Governor to intervene, and we call on all Missourians to speak out against this scheduled exc"