Update at 10:03 pm — The prior petition for writ of mandamus was denied, but a new one by Texas prosecutors aimed at the new (transferred-to) Judge just got granted. The Court of Criminal Appeals ordered mandamus to the new Judge below. Download cca20order2008202006.17.2008.pdf This means the death warrant is directed to be reinstated immediately.
Update at 10:27 — The Austin American-Statesman reports:
The Court of Criminal Appeals has ordered a North Texas …