Alabama Governor Commutes Rocky Myers' Death Sentence

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Robin 'Rocky' Myers to life imprisonment without parole, due to significant doubts surrounding the evidence in his case. Myers, convicted of the 1991 murder of Ludie Mae Tucker, had his death sentence originally imposed despite a jury's recommendation for life imprisonment. Gov. Ivey, a proponent of capital punishment, cited the absence of a murder weapon and lack of physical evidence linking Myers to the crime as reasons for her decision. The move has drawn criticism from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who expressed astonishment and disappointment over the governor's unexpected decision. Ivey stated that while she isn't convinced of Myers' innocence, the unresolved questions in the case made it impossible for her to authorize his execution. This decision marks a rare instance of commutation under Ivey's governance, reflecting her concerns about the integrity of the justice system in this case.