Supreme Court rejects inmate’s final request. What happened next came quickly
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:56 PM · 1 min read
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected James Pavatt’s last attempt to stop his execution Thursday. Just over an hour later, the 73-year-old Oklahoma death row inmate was dead. The Supreme Court’s order denied both his request for a stay and his petition asking the justices to hear his case.