Washington, Sep.22 (ANI): Georgia inmate Troy Davis has been executed for killing an off-duty police officer 22 years ago.
Davis was pronounced dead at 11:08 p.m. Wednesday. He was put to death for the 1989 killing of Mark MacPhail.
Davis and others shot the officer to death while he rushed to help a homeless man who was being attacked.
In his final words before execution, Davis maintained his innocence.
Davis' global support came from high-profile advocates, including a former U.S. president, the pope and celebrities. (ANI)
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