"Texas Executes Mexican Despite Objections"

Texas executed Mexican national, José E. Medellín, lat night despite a ruling by the International Court of Justice that further hearings should be held to determine if his trial was fair. His case was part of a debate over 51 trials which were questioned because the Mexican nationals accused were never given an opportunity to talk to a consul. The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations requires foreigners accused of crimes to be given that opportunity. Mexico sent a formal diplomatic protest to Washington following the execution.