In Georgia, on December 30, 2025, a Fulton County Superior Court judge ruled to temporarily halt the execution of Stacey Humphreys, who had been scheduled to receive a lethal injection on December 17, 2025. The ruling was influenced by concerns raised about the composition of Georgia's parole board in relation to Humphreys' clemency petition. This halt was deemed necessary to ensure that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the board members reviewing his case. Humphreys was convicted in 2003 for the shooting deaths of Cyndi Williams and Lori Brown, which occurred in a Cobb County real estate office where they worked. His lawyers argued that two board members have direct conflicts of interest that could affect the fairness of the clemency hearing. Kimberly McCoy, one of the board members, had previously served as a victim advocate for the Cobb County district attorney’s office during Humphreys' trial, complicating her impartiality. The other member, Wayne Bennett, was the sheriff responsible for security during the trial relocated due to pretrial publicity. The judge emphasized the importance of addressing these conflicts thoroughly before proceeding with the execution, stating that Humphreys deserves an unbiased clemency decision. Following the judge's order, both sides were instructed to prepare additional legal briefs on this issue by January 19, 2026, indicating that careful consideration is needed regarding the clemency process in capital cases. This incident raises broader questions about the fairness and integrity of the clemency process within the justice system, especially in cases involving the death penalty.