Illustrative Case: The Case of Rickey Ray Rector (s1b)

Illustrative Case: The Case of Rickey Ray Rector (s1b) Rickey Ray Rector was a black man sentenced to death in Arkansas, who suffered from serious mental deficiencies at the time of his execution. His execution date was set when then-governor Bill Clinton was running for President in 1992. His application for clemency was considered and denied shortly before the New Hampshire primary. His case illustrates issues of mental illness and how political and other considerations may influence decisions in capit