We have good news, John: The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s motion to prevent the Circuit Court of St. Louis County from hearing the DNA evidence that proves Marcellus Williams’ innocence.

This means Marcellus will have his scheduled hearing on Aug. 21, which is needed to consider the exculpatory evidence of his innocence. 

"We are relieved that the Missouri Supreme Court has turned away Attorney General Bailey’s latest attempt to prevent the circuit court from considering the compelling evidence of Marcellus Williams’ innocence. No one should stand in the way of this hearing, requested by the county prosecutor, aimed at ensuring Missouri does not execute an innocent man."
— Tricia Rojo Bushnell, attorney for Marcellus Williams

This is a step in the right direction, John, but our work still isn't over. Marcellus Williams is still scheduled for execution on Sept. 24, only 34 days after his hearing.

Marcellus has been seeking to prove his innocence throughout the nearly-24 years he has spent on Missouri's death row. No court has considered the new DNA evidence.   

John: We have until Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. to stop the execution of Marcellus Williams. Here’s how you can help stop this irreversible injustice and save an innocent man's life:

Thank you, 

Innocence Project