Supreme Court Grants Stay of Execution for Texas Inmate Ruben Gutierrez

The court's decision allows time to consider Gutierrez's appeal for DNA testing that could prove his innocence in a 1998 murder case.

• Ruben Gutierrez was convicted of the 1998 murder of Escolastica Harrison during a home robbery.
• Gutierrez has long sought DNA testing, claiming it will prove he was not involved in the crime.
• The Supreme Court's stay of execution is indefinite until they decide whether to review his appeal.
• Execution delays by the Supreme Court are rare, with only 4% of such requests granted in the past decade.
• Victim's family expressed frustration over the delay, while Gutierrez's legal team remains hopeful for DNA testing.

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