Davis : the Georgia Board of Pardons denial of clemency to Bob Barr was wrong ruling . Troy Davis : Davis set to be executed despite significant doubt about his guilt . But in that hearing , the federal judge established a much higher standard of proof than the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles . Troy Davis , rather than innocent till proven guilty , had to prove innocence , Barr says . Barr says he supports death penalty but not when it 's on skimpy , unreliable evidence .
Davis : the Georgia Board of Pardons denial of clemency to Bob Barr was wrong ruling . Troy Davis : Davis set to be executed despite significant doubt about his guilt . Troy Davis , rather than innocent till proven guilty , had to prove innocence , Barr says . Barr says he supports death penalty but not when it 's on skimpy , unreliable evidence .