Fwd: Sunday on CNN: "Death Row Stories"

[John Gear]

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From: Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty <Oregonians_for_A...@mail.vresp.com>

Subject: Sunday on CNN: "Death Row Stories"

Date: March 7, 2014 at 1:05:57 AM PST

To: John Gear <Jo...@JohnGearLaw.com>

Reply-To: Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty <reply-cfaeb995d2...@u.cts.vresp.com>

	Click to view this email in a browser   Starting Sunday on CNN: "Death Row Stories"     Dear John, On Sunday, March 9th at 9:00 p.m., CNN will premiere an original, multi-part documentary series entitled "Death Row Stories." Each episode attempts to unravel the truth behind a different capital murder case. In some cases, the defendant is innocent; in others, guilty. Narrated by Susan Sarandon and produced by Alex Gibney and Robert Redford, these stories call into question various beliefs surrounding America's justice system and the death penalty. Director Alex Gibney said, "The series provides stark examples of the struggle between the powerful and the powerless.  The stakes - life or death - couldn't be higher."  Click here for a 30-second promo. The first episode explores how Edward Lee Elmore, a 23-year-old African-American handyman, was charged with the murder of a well-to-do white woman in Greenwood, S.C., in 1982.  The jury spent less than three hours deliberating before finding Elmore guilty of capital murder.  It was not until a legal intern named Diana Holt investigated his case for the defense team that startling new evidence of his innocence began to emerge.  The episode follows Holt and Elmore as the defense team embarks on a roller coaster ride through the criminal justice system, discovering negligence and cover-ups all along the way. This series powerfully engages viewers in the debate around capital punishment. That's what we need if we are to achieve death penalty repeal in Oregon. Will you help us get the word out to your networks and ask everyone you know to watch it? Tweet your thoughts about the show at #deathrowstories, and post your reflections on Facebook. Be a part of the conversation. Thank you! Your OADP Board Donate to OADP Visit Our Website   Forward this email to a friend

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