But on state appeal , it changed its ruling in 1981 , saying that attorney error by Tyler 's original defense counsel did not allow redress. Tyler was recommended by the state parole board for a pardon .
Governors had failed to act on this .
But on state appeal , it changed its ruling in 1981 , saying that attorney error by Tyler 's original defense counsel did not allow redress. Tyler was recommended by the state parole board for a pardon , but governors had failed to act on this .