It is unconstitutional to execute mentally retarded prisoners in the United States. The state of Texas, however, appears to have found a loophole, according to a published report. Psychologist George Denkowski, an expert witness oft-used by Texas prosecutors, has been utilizing “junk science” to elevate the intelligence evaluation scores of mentally deficient death row prisoners, according to a new report in The Texas Observer.
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Report: Texas continues to execute mentally retarded prisoners
