George is a warden of a Texas prison.Part of his duties are to oversee the execution of persons convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death.When George and his team of correctional personnel execute a condemned prisoner,they are not guilty of violating the murder statute because of the defense of public duty.

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The defense of public duty allows law enforcement officers and government officials to perform their duties without violating criminal laws as long as their actions are within the scope of their official duties and are necessary to promote the public good. Therefore, when George and his team execute a condemned prisoner, they are not guilty of violating the murder statute because it was within their official duties as part of the criminal justice system.

George Is a Warden of a Texas Prison