In Re Thompson

Dissenting Opinion by

In this case, the Relatives of Cameron Todd Willingham have sought to invoke a court of inquiry regarding Willingham’s conviction in Navarro County and his ultimate execution. In furtherance of that goal, the Relatives filed with Judge Baird a petition to convene a court of inquiry in Travis County. After the petition was filed, Judge Baird scheduled a hearing and sent letters to various individuals, including some government officials, informing them of the hearing and inviting them to attend and to present evidence regarding the matter. Shortly thereafter, Lowell…