McVeigh to push execution appeal

JUNE 7, 2001

Lawyers for convicted Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh on Wednesday said they will continue to fight for a delay in his scheduled execution, seeking Supreme Court review if necessary.

The defense team said they were disappointed with a federal judge's decision not to grant McVeigh a stay. He is set to be executed on June 11, should his appeals fail.

Get the Story:
Judge Refuses to Delay Execution of McVeigh (The Washington Post 6/7)

Reaction to Judge's Decision:
Video: McVeigh Team Plans Appeal (MSNBC 6/6)
Video: John Ashcroft (MSNBC 6/6)

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