BREAKING: Edward James' execution delayed two hours

Edward James' execution is now scheduled for tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. per information from the Florida Department of Corrections. The reason for the delay is unclear.

Edward James’ execution was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. tomorrow. Based on a news release from the Florida Department of Corrections posted this evening on its website, the execution has been delayed to 8:00 p.m.

The reason for the delay is unclear, as there is nothing on the dockets or otherwise explaining the reason for the delay.

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TFDP Prior Coverage of the James Warrant

• Warrant and background on Edward James’ Case

• Circuit court case management order

• James’ motions for relief

• Trial court denies evidentiary hearing

• James seeks relief in federal court

• Circuit court denies James’ claims

• James’ habeas petition at Florida Supreme Court

• James’ initial brief at Florida Supreme Court

• Briefing complete on James’ claims at Florida Supreme Court

• Florida Supreme Court denies James’ claims

• Petition at SCOTUS

• SCOTUS petitions

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My thoughts are with everyone involved in the warrant- and execution-related process.