When the execution of 234 inmates on death row brings enthusiastic applause, it’s not too surprising that an innocent man can be disregarded without conscience.
Governor Perry denied Cameron Todd Willingham’s appeal for clemency even though an expert arson investigator had rebutted all solid evidence in the case; Perry fired investigators who were about to provide Willingham’s innocence. It’s too late for Willingham; now time is running out for Troy Davis.
If execution is to be deemed a a crime deterrent, then innocence should prevail. Sadly, it does not. Mr. Davis is facing execution without proof of guilt — 7 out of 9 witnesses have recanted or contraindicated their testimony, some admitted police intimidation took place as well as coercion which played a factor into their original testimonies.
Despite overwhelming evidence of Troy’s innocence, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal, he remains on Georgia’s death row — awaiting his execution on September 21st.
This video is from two years ago, I urge you to review it again, then watch the recently released video after this one.
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“If I knew then what I know now, Troy Davis would not be on death row.”
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Troy Davis faces execution for the murder of Police Officer Mark MacPhail in Georgia, despite a strong claim of innocence.
7 out of 9 witnesses have recanted or contradicted their testimony, no murder weapon was found and no physical evidence links Davis to the crime. The Georgia Board of Pardon and Paroles has voted to deny clemency, yet Governor Perdue can still exercise leadership to ensure that his death sentence is commuted. Please urge him to demonstrate respect for fairness and justice by supporting clemency for Troy Davis.
Today was going to be the occasional day that I distance myself from politics in general — just a regular day to take care of personal errands, do the life thing, watch a movie, but then I thought of Mr. Davis, realizing that he would never have such a day as this, and even his best day in prison would not be as good at my worst. So, I ventured online to ask anyone that reads this post, to do something, anything, anything at all to reach even one person, grab just one moment of their attention to pass this along: Mr. Davis is not guilty beyond more than a reasonable doubt.
Leave political differences behind and do something. Any of us could be accused falsely as it’s not that uncommon. We are all Troy Davis. Get justice for Troy and for Officer MacPhail, so that we can move on to find the real murderer.
What you can do – remember there is little time left, but there is a chance.
70, 356 people have pledged support for Troy Davis by signing here.
There are three steps you can take to help Troy:
1. Sign the petition to the Board of Pardons and pass this on to your friends and family. Each name means a more united front for justice:
http://action.naacp.org/Name-Wall
2. Send a message of support to Troy as he fights for justice on what may be the final days of his life.
http://action.naacp.org/LettersOfSupport
3. Make sure everyone knows about this injustice. Spread the word on Facebook and Twitter (hashtag #TooMuchDoubt) so that Troy Davis’ story can be heard. We still have a chance to save his life, but only if people are willing to speak out against injustice.
Amnesty International provides 7 ways you can help Mr. Davis.
If you have a website, no matter whether you’re right or left wing leaning, spread the word.
Mr. Davis has been imprisoned for almost two decades and is about to reach his end by execution. Tick Tock.
