Elizabeth Pena was one of two teenage victims in a 1993 rape and murder case in Houston. Six local gang members were convicted of raping and strangling both Pena and her 14-year-old friend, Jennifer Ertman.NPR: Lawyers for Mexican say execution violates treaty (August 5, 2008)
One of the assailants, Jose Medellin, is scheduled for execution by lethal injection on August 5, 2008.
International Appeal for Megellin
Medellin's lawyers, as well as the International Court of Justice, have argued that his execution would violate a 1963 treaty, and his case should be reviewed.NPR: Lawyers for Mexican say execution violates treaty (August 5, 2008) Despite President Bush's request that Texas review the case, the Supreme Court ruled in March 2008 that the state could proceed with the execution.CNN.com: Supreme Court overrules Bush, OKs Texas execution(March 25, 2008) Medellin is scheduled for lethal injection on August 5, 2008.
