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Oct 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM ET
Reaves Appeals to Halt Scheduled Florida Execution
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
William Reaves has asked the Florida Supreme Court to stay his October 20 execution while he appeals a ruling denying postconviction relief. His attorneys say the lower court rejected claims without a full hearing, including concerns about access to clemency records and whether lethal-injection procedures account for his substantial hearing impairment.
WHO: William Reaves; Florida Supreme Court; Capital Collateral Regional Counsel–South Office
WHAT: Reaves filed an emergency motion seeking a stay of his scheduled execution pending appeal.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: Florida
WHY: His attorneys seek time to appeal the denial of postconviction relief and resolve claims they say require an evidentiary hearing.
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