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UPDATED Aug 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Aug 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Florida Supreme Court Clears Way for Silvia Execution
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Court rejects final appeal of death row inmate William Silvia Jr.; execution set for Aug. 18, 2026 at 6 p.m.
WHO: William Frances Silvia Jr.
WHAT: Florida Supreme Court denied a final appeal, clearing the way for his scheduled execution.
WHEN: Aug 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The Florida Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s ruling and denied Silvia’s request to pause his execution.
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