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Can DeSantis just stop an execution?

Yes, a governor has the power to issue a reprieve or withdraw a death warrant, effectively cancelling an execution. They don't have to give a public reason, as Ron DeSantis demonstrated with William Thompson. This power is often used in cases where new information or concerns arise, like Thompson's cognitive decline.

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DeSantis Cancels Florida Execution of William Thompson

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