I've just received the following email from Amnesty International
"Dear Tim,
Just hours ago, we heard big news that proves that miracles do happen!
The U.S. Supreme Court granted Troy Davis the chance to finally present crucial evidence in court that may prove his innocence.
Until now, Troy has been denied the opportunity to present all the facts supporting his case. But after a 6-2 ruling from the nation's highest court, Troy will get that chance at justice we've been fighting for since day one.
The power that we've seen building behind Troy's case is awe-inspiring. Your heart-felt emails, letters, phone calls and actions are opening doors that many said were shut for good.
It's working. But we won't stop pushing until Troy Davis is granted clemency!
Right now, Troy Davis sits on death row. So keep telling his story to those who haven't heard it. Keep hoping for more miracles, because given today's news, it's clear – anything is possible!
We can't say it enough – thank you,
Laura Moye
Director, Death Penalty Abolition Campaign"
So a big thank you to all who have been stirred to act on this matter - or even chosen which way their opinions lay - it all helps.
COURTESY OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL.
UPDATE 3rd February 2009
The state of Georgia seems determined to kill Troy Davis. But your thousands of calls, faxes and emails have sent a powerful message that such an injustice is totally unacceptable. Georgia officials need to keep hearing your voice: Ask Governor Perdue to stop the execution of Troy Davis.
You’ve heard the facts already:
* 7 of the 9 witnesses have recanted their testimonies
* No murder weapon nor any physical evidence has been found to link Troy to the crime
* One of the remaining two witnesses has even been implicated as the real killer
Watch and share new Troy Davis video
A new animated video, featuring original music by State Radio, illustrates the injustice of Troy Davis' case. Video produced by Citizen.
Despite this mounting evidence in favor of Troy’s freedom, he continues to wait on death row.
Watch and share the story of Troy Davis by forwarding this new video to friends, family and supporters of human rights.
We are anxiously awaiting the court’s response to the latest round of arguments in Troy’s case that could be handed down at any moment. So the fate of Troy Davis is still very much in limbo. We need you to continue rallying support by spreading this video of Troy’s story any way that you can.
UPDATE 15th October 2008
Troy Davis was scheduled to be executed on September 23 for the murder of Police Officer Mark MacPhail in Georgia but the U.S. Supreme Court granted a temporary stay of execution. The Supreme Court has now declined to hear his appeal, but serious doubts of his guilt remain and compelling evidence of his innocence will now never be heard in court. On Friday, September 12, the Georgia Board of Pardon and Paroles denied clemency to Davis -- we must urge them to reconsider their decision..
SEND A MESSAGE TO GEORGIA STATES BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES
UPDATE 2nd October 2008
The following letter was written by Troy Davis on September 22. Two hours before he was to be executed, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay of execution to consider his appeal. Their decision is expected soon.
To all,
I want to thank all of you for your efforts and dedication to Human Rights and Human Kindness, in the past year I have experienced such emotion, joy, sadness and never ending faith.
It is because of all of you that I am alive today, as I look at my sister Martina I am marveled by the love she has for me and of course I worry about her and her health, but as she tells me she is the eldest and she will not back down from this fight to save my life and prove to the world that I am innocent of this terrible crime.
As I look at my mail from across the globe, from places I have never ever dreamed I would know about and people speaking languages and expressing cultures and religions I could only hope to one day see first hand. I am humbled by the emotion that fills my heart with overwhelming, overflowing Joy.
I can't even explain the insurgence of emotion I feel when I try to express the strength I draw from you all, it compounds my faith and it shows me yet again that this is not a case about the death penalty, this is not a case about Troy Davis, this is a case about Justice and the Human Spirit to see Justice prevail.
I cannot answer all of your letters but I do read them all, I cannot see you all but I can imagine your faces, I cannot hear you speak but your letters take me to the far reaches of the world, I cannot touch you physically but I feel your warmth everyday I exist.
So Thank you and remember I am in a place where execution can only destroy your physical form but because of my faith in God, my family and all of you I have been spiritually free for some time and no matter what happens in the days, weeks to come, this Movement to end the death penalty, to seek true justice, to expose a system that fails to protect the innocent must be accelerated.
There are so many more Troy Davis'. This fight to end the death penalty is not won or lost through me but through our strength to move forward and save every innocent person in captivity around the globe. We need to dismantle this Unjust system city by city, state by state and country by country.
I can't wait to Stand with you, no matter if that is in physical or spiritual form, I will one day be announcing, "I AM TROY DAVIS, and I AM FREE!"
Never Stop Fighting for Justice and We will Win!
-- Troy Davis
Justice and Capital Punishment are two things in this life which really stir me up.
Such cases as this . . .
Click on posters to enlarge.
Surely if there is doubt - then the law should find the time to investigate further - considering another human life is at stake?
See if you are moved to help.
There is a petition you can sign.
The Amnesty International Site for Troy.
The PETITION
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