Killer claims his life sentence is served because he briefly died

[Yappi]

Benjamin Schreiber, 66, was sentenced to life without parole in Iowa for bludgeoning a man to death in 1996.

He said his sentence ended when his heart stopped during a medical emergency four years ago, even though he was revived.

But judges said Schreiber's bid - while original - was "unpersuasive".

They said that it was "unlikely" to be dead, as he had signed his own legal documents in the case.

Killer claims his life sentence is served because he briefly died

He argued he should be free because his heart briefly stopped, but Iowa judges are not convinced.

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[eastisbest]

still livee, no parolee

 

[OhioBobcatFan06]

Seems like he has a point. Convicted of one life sentence, not two.

 

[Crusaders]

Have to let him out

 

[clarkgriswold]

When he can present a death certificate, he can get out.

 

[clarkgriswold]

Reminds me of Willie Francis who survived the electric chair (the first time). Supreme Court ruled he could be refried-

Willie Francis - Wikipedia

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[Zunardo]

"A niche in time saves Stein".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Loint_of_Paw

 

[OhioBobcatFan06]

Reminds me of Willie Francis who survived the electric chair (the first time). Supreme Court ruled he could be refried-

Willie Francis - Wikipedia

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Wow, so racist. People forget how racist the Democratic chair of the Supreme Court at this time was.

Stanley Forman Reed - Wikipedia

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I'm not a racist so I will never vote Democrat.