What?
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has heard a final plea to
halt the execution of ex-gang leader Stanley "Tookie"
Williams.
Who's "Tookie"?
Williams, co-founder of the notorious Los Angeles Crips
street-gang, was sentenced to death in 1981 for the murder of four
people, which he denies. Williams faces death by lethal injection
on 13 December at San Quentin prison, north of San Francisco.
Why must he die?
Prosecutor John Monaghan told reporters the evidence in the case
was "truly overwhelming" and that Williams' crime was so brutal "it
simply justifies the ultimate penalty".
Who does not want him dead?
Earlier this week, South Africa's Winnie Mandela became the latest
high-profile personality to call for clemency for Williams.
While in jail Williams, 51, has won praise for his anti-gang books,
earning several Nobel Peace Prize nominations for his
teachings.
His supporters range from Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx and rap
star Snoop Dogg (himself a former Crips member).
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