RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A federal judge has cleared the way for Virginia to execute a convicted serial killer tonight, saying an unwarranted delay would be harmful for those victimized. U.S. District Court Judge Henry E. Hudson today lifted an order blocking Alfredo Prieto’s execution, which is scheduled for 9 p.m. His lawyers have filed a last-minute notice of appeal with the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Attorneys for Prieto, 49, wanted his...
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