Stop possible execution of an innocent man on Georgia's Death Row

[Joseph Shippen]

Dear All,

 

The Georgia Supreme Court decided today to let Troy Davis’s death sentence stand. Aside from the fact that the death penalty is always wrong, Troy Davis has a strong innocence claim. 7 of the 9 witnesses in his trial have recanted their testimony. There was no physical evidence linking him to the crime, only these witnesses. Please write to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles and ask them to commute his death sentence. If you click on the link below, you will be taken to Amnesty International’s website, which will make it easy for you to email the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Or, paste this link in your web browser: http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/index.aspx?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=2590179&template=x.ascx&action=10022

 

Peace,

Joseph

 

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From: Amnesty International USA [mailto:ale...@takeaction.amnestyusa.org]
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 2:36 PM
To: Joseph Shippen
Subject: Stop possible execution of an innocent man

 

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				AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA
			Dear Joseph,
			Today's stunning decision by the Georgia Supreme Court to let the death sentence stand in the Troy Anthony Davis case means that the state of Georgia might execute a man who well may be innocent. Take action now and tell the Georgia Board of Pardon and Paroles to commute the death sentence for Troy Anthony Davis. With this decision, the Supreme Court is demonstrating a blatant disregard for justice and turning its back on the fundamental flaws that taint Mr. Davis's case at every level. Tell the Georgia Board of Pardon and Paroles to commute the death sentence for Troy Anthony Davis. Over 60,000 supporters signed petitions on Troy's behalf, and letters of support continue to pour into his mailbox. "I want to thank all Amnesty supporters," he said, "I want to thank everyone all over the world who have been praying for me, supporting me, writing letters and signing petitions on my behalf." Troy needs your continued support today, now more than ever.			Troy Davis, a man who may well be innocent, faces execution. Call on the Georgia Board of Pardon and Paroles to commute the death sentence for Troy Davis!
			Troy Davis was convicted of the murder of Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail in 1991. No murder weapon was found and no physical evidence linked Davis to the crime. Since his conviction, seven out of nine original witnesses have either recanted or changed their testimony. Officer MacPhail's life was cut tragically short, and his family and the people of Georgia also deserve true justice. However, this will not be accomplished by executing a man with such strong claims of innocence. Take action now: help rescue a possibly innocent man from paying the ultimate price. In light of today's Supreme Court decision, we ask that you call on the Georgia Board of Pardon and Paroles to commute Mr. Davis' death sentence. Executing Troy Anthony Davis would be an irrevocable error that would haunt the conscience of the state of Georgia forever. In Solidarity, Sue Gunawardena-Vaughn Director, Death Penalty Abolition Campaign Amnesty International USA
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