Topic - John Henry Ramirez

Ramirez says the state is violating his religious freedom by not letting his spiritual adviser lay hands on him and pray out loud as he is executed.

Texas executions face delays over religious rights claims →

“Somebody has decided that they don't like being told what to do, and they're not gonna let that minister pray,” he said of Texas prison officials.

John Henry Ramirez, Texas death-row inmate, seeks chaplain at execution; allies flock →