Judge Halts Federal Execution Over Mental Competence Concerns

The transcript discusses the case of Wesley Ira Purkey, who was scheduled for federal execution despite concerns about his mental health, including dementia and schizophrenia. A U.S. District judge issued injunctions to halt the execution, pending evaluation of Purkey's competency. This case follows the recent execution of Daniel Lewis Lee. Purkey was convicted of a 1998 crime but now faces questions about his mental fitness due to Alzheimer's. The Justice Department has appealed the injunctions.

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