Sister Helen Prejean

‘Dead Man Walking’ author discusses Rodriguez case, expects federal executions to decline

Sister Helen Prejean: "Being sentenced to death and following through with it are two very different things."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The case of Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr. is one that is well-known in our community. The federal government recently decided not to pursue the death penalty for Rodriguez, Jr. “Being sentenced to death and following through with it are two very different things.” Sister Helen Prejean is a well-known advocate for the people on death row as…