Please sign this petition to help save Troy Davis's life

Newly elected DA Chisholm can act now to save Troy's life.

http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=2590179&aid=12361&ICID=D0906A01&tr=y&auid=4922153

The Supreme Court will soon look at Troy Davis' petition for a new trial. While we will be disappointed if the courts once again fail to intervene in a case that is so overwhelmed with doubt and a lack of evidence, Troy needs us to keep knocking on doors until one finally opens up.

Savannah's new District Attorney, Larry Chisolm, elected in 2008 on similar principles as President Obama, could be that opportunity. During Chisolm's bid for District Attorney, he laudably pledged to "increase the sense of fairness and transparency in the prosecution function." If there ever was a case that required both fairness and transparency, then this is it. Urge District Attorney Chisolm to make good on his pledge by re-opening Troy's case.

At the heart of this case is a brutal murder of a police officer that could go unpunished if an innocent man is put to death. The District Attorney has the power to re-open the investigation into this crime for which Troy was convicted. Only once we have all the facts on the table, can the courts truly begin to assess the fate of Troy Davis.

At this point, no court has bothered to answer:

* why seven of nine prosecution witnesses have recanted or contradicted their testimony?
* why no physical evidence links Troy to the murder?
* why one of the two final witnesses has been implicated in many sworn statements as the real killer of officer Mark MacPhail?

:kick:

www.markallenmacphail.com

read it and puke

and I have been told to keep my mouth shut.


my opinion: "sure kill this guy and never know who really did it"
or
"in lieu of prison, kill Davis, so his family can feel like yours"
or
"the death penalty doesnt work, or is that just my criminal justic degree talking?"

ah, to be the raging liberal (or more closely anarchist) in a family of fundies in the Deep South

If I were in your shoes and Davis gets executed, I'd probably disown those people.

"what, no? oh well"
when they execute him.

:kick:

And K & R

K&R

Justice without politics. I've just emailed the district attorney. I won't post my letter because I'm running out to work. But I thank you all for your consideration. This case means a lot.