Texas Execution Halted Due to Evidence of Possible Innocence.
A Texas judge has halted the execution of Ivan Cantu, who has long claimed he is innocent of the 2000 murder of his cousin and his cousin's girlfriend, due to new evidence and claims of false testimony. Two jurors who convicted Cantu have submitted declarations stating they now have doubts about the case. Cantu's attorney said the court's decision to withdraw the execution date was the appropriate next step. The case will be reviewed further to ensure the integrity of the conviction.