Glen Rogers’ execution is scheduled for May 15 at 6:00 p.m. Yesterday, the circuit court entered a Scheduling Order for the warrant-related circuit court proceedings.
It’s sobering to see just how compressed and high-pressure this timeline is. No matter where one stands on capital punishment, the pace and weight of these proceedings are staggering. Thinking of everyone navigating this process, especially those working against the clock to prepare and respond.
I doubt it’s “very high pressure” for the State or the Court - from the deadlines listed in these cases, I’m pretty sure that the State and judicial system have banks of template responses and written orders that they can just regurgitate as many times as necessary
I see where you’re coming from, but I think that framing oversimplifies things. Sure, the State and the Court have procedural templates and institutional experience, one would hope that doesn’t mean these cases are just routine paperwork. Each one carries distinct legal arguments, evidentiary details, and real-world consequences that demand attention — especially when life is literally on the line. Plus, public scrutiny and the irreversible nature of an execution add layers of pressure, even for seasoned prosecutors and judges. I think that reducing it to “regurgitation” overlooks the gravity and responsibility baked into every step.
Having worked at the Florida Supreme Court, I can say it’s a LOT of work with these very short warrant periods and cases that have been pending for decades.
It’s sobering to see just how compressed and high-pressure this timeline is. No matter where one stands on capital punishment, the pace and weight of these proceedings are staggering. Thinking of everyone navigating this process, especially those working against the clock to prepare and respond.
I completely agree! It's very high-pressure difficult work for both sides!
I doubt it’s “very high pressure” for the State or the Court - from the deadlines listed in these cases, I’m pretty sure that the State and judicial system have banks of template responses and written orders that they can just regurgitate as many times as necessary
I see where you’re coming from, but I think that framing oversimplifies things. Sure, the State and the Court have procedural templates and institutional experience, one would hope that doesn’t mean these cases are just routine paperwork. Each one carries distinct legal arguments, evidentiary details, and real-world consequences that demand attention — especially when life is literally on the line. Plus, public scrutiny and the irreversible nature of an execution add layers of pressure, even for seasoned prosecutors and judges. I think that reducing it to “regurgitation” overlooks the gravity and responsibility baked into every step.
Having worked at the Florida Supreme Court, I can say it’s a LOT of work with these very short warrant periods and cases that have been pending for decades.
This man does not deserve this they cheated the system new evidence shows he may not have done it and they won't look at it