Execution stayed for former Florida cop accused of murder

Name: Execution stayed for former Florida cop accused of murder
Uploaded: 2026-03-26T21:23:24Z
Duration: 1 min 47 s
Description: The Florida Supreme Court has halted the planned execution of James Duckett, the Mascotte Police officer who was convicted of the brutal rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987. Duckett’s defense attorneys say DNA evidence being tested right now will prove his innocence. Results are expected back March 27th, days before his execution.

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The Florida Supreme Court has halted the planned execution of James Duckett, the Mascotte Police officer who was convicted of the brutal rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987. Duckett’s defense attorneys say DNA evidence being tested right now will prove his innocence. Results are expected back March 27th, days before his execution.