 In all, Byrd's case was reviewed on appeal more than 10 times at the state level and a dozen times in federal courts.During his 18 years of appeals, Byrd's case was examined by more than 70 judges and Supreme Court justices.On August 23, 2001, the Ohio Parole Board, by a vote of 10–1 rejected Byrd's request for a positive clemency recommendation and urged Governor Bob Taft not to grant executive clemency.