Original sentence: Powell was convicted in 1978 for the shooting death of 26 year old Austin police officer Ralph Ablanedo during a traffic stop.She wrote a song in honor of Ablanedo and stated that the proceeds would be donated to Ablanedo's family.Williams's website featured a petition by Amnesty International to stop the execution of David Lee Powell in Texas.Williams's website stated it was cruel and unusual punishment for Powell to serve a life sentence and be executed afterwards
Edited sentence: He was convicted in 1978 for the shooting death of then 26-year-old Austin police officer Ralph Ablanedo during a traffic stop.Williams's website prominently featured a petition by Amnesty International to stop the    execution in Texas of David Lee Powell