If reminded, he knows he might be executed for killing a police officer in 1985. “We recognize that it’s too easy for any offender to say, ‘I don’t remember,’ ” Stevenson said. In Madison’s long legal fight, the Supreme Court at one point said Alabama could proceed with its execution plans. Alabama Deputy Attorney General Thomas Govan said the state has provided evidence that Madison can understand why he would be executed. His biggest ally on the court seemed to be Justice Samuel Alito, who asked the toughest questions of Stevenson.

Source: National Post October 03, 2018 12:33 UTC