L.A. On Alert for Unrest Following Tookie Execution

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We'll see just how reformed "reformed" means if the city erupts into gang violence.

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City leaders rally against violence
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Wary of public anger over Stanley Tookie Williams' pending execution, local leaders on Friday called for peace if the Crips gang co-founder is put to death next week for four shotgun murders in Los Angeles County. Read full story.

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Schwarzenegger Denies Clemency for Williams
SAN FRANCISCO (Washington Post) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday refused to spare the life of Stanley Tookie Williams, the founder of the murderous Crips gang who awaited execution after midnight in a case that set off a debate over the possibility of redemption on death row. Read full story.

Gov. Schwarzenegger Denies Clemency for Crips Co-Founder
Stanley Williams's bid to avoid execution after midnight tonight has gained wide attention.

Governor denies clemency for ex-gang leader
SACRAMENTO, California (CNN) -- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger denied clemency Monday for convicted killer Stanley Tookie Williams, who co-founded the Crips street gang in Los Angeles.

TENSION: Not denied
GRAVITY: For the victims

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