Inmate Confesses to Murder, Halts Execution: Thomas Arthur received his third stay of execution on Wednesday after Bobby Ray Gilbert, in prison for murder, signed a sworn statement that he committed the murder for which Arthur was convicted. Judy Wicker, the victim's wife, served ten years for hiring the killer and maintains that she hired Arthur, not Gilbert. The AP reports that defense attorneys will be examining DNA and witness testimony in light of the new development.

New CA Law Targets Taggers: California's new law will require those convicted graffiti vandalism to clean up their 'art', and may be required to keep the surface clear for up to one year. According to the SF Chronicle's story, the judge will have the discretion to forgo the requirement if the defendant would be at risk of injury during cleaning, such as a highway overpass.