If appealed , no executions will take place -- even if death penalty moratorium exists . California attorney general 's office says she is appealing the decision . Ernest ##ine Jones was sentenced to death for raping , killing girlfriend 's husband . A federal judge said the lengthy period he has waited since sentencing violates the Constitution .
If appealed , no executions can take place -- even if death penalty moratorium ends . California attorney general 's office says she is reviewing the decision . Ernest D. Jones was sentenced to death for raping , killing girlfriend 's mother . A federal judge said the lengthy period he has waited since sentencing violates the Constitution .