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In rejecting death row inmate's case, judge says law enforcement isn't a profession

Clarence Wayne Dixon, 66, is scheduled to be executed in Arizona on May 11. His legal team argued that the state clemency board is made up of three members of the same profession — law enforcement — making it illegal. A judge shot down the defense's claim. (AP)
Clarence Wayne Dixon, 66, is scheduled to be executed in Arizona on May 11. His legal team argued that the state clemency board is made up of three members of the same profession — law enforcement — making it illegal. A judge shot down the defense's claim. (AP)

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