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Stoppt die Todesstrafe

• Todesstrafe USA: Troy Davis' Tag im Gericht
• Troy Davis Campaign: June 22 Global Day of Solidarity
• June 30 hearing set for Troy Anthony Davis
• The guv & the death penalty, by Dave Lindorff
• Verhindert die Hinrichtung von Hank Skinner
• State is using dirty tricks against Troy Davis defense
• Todeskandidat spricht über seine Hinrichtung
• Hinrichtung nach stundenlangem Martyrium abgebrochen
• Aktuelle Berichte zu Troy Davis

Hier geht's zum Artikel...

Troy Davis Campaign: June 22 Global Day of Solidarity

Troy Davis, who has been on Georgia's death row for the past 20 years, will finally be allowed to present evidence of his innocence before a judge in Georgia at a hearing on June 23.

A vigil in support of Troy is being held in Savannah, Ga., outside the courtroom on June 23. Activists from around the world are traveling to Savannah to support Troy. Anyone interested in making the trip should read the section at the bottom of this e-mail posted from NY CEDP and Amnesty.

A global day of action has been called for the day before Troy goes to court. People are encouraged to hold rallies, vigils, speakouts, tablings and teach-ins to draw attention to Troy's case.

Martina Correia, Troy's sister said, "We need to be out there, holding events and getting the word out to show that we are watching. People from all around the world will be holding events in support of Troy. And that pressure, that attention is felt. So I urge everyone to do whatever they can to be a part of this, even if it's just to stand on a corner with a "Innocence matters - Justice for Troy Davis" sign. And I thank you all."

A MESSAGE FROM TROY

Troy Davis was recently interviewed in our newsletter The New Abolitionist. He had this to say to say when I asked him if we were making progress in our fight to end the death penalty:

We are further along the lines of ending the death penalty then ever before. Injustice is no longer tolerated; executing the innocent is NOT acceptable. Every death row inmate now has hope of the death penalty coming to an end. We can't slow down now. We will end this death penalty, and I'm blessed to have my case pushing this movement in the right direction. Encourage, Educate, organize, rally and speak out.

When asked what he would like to say to his supporters, he wrote: "Thank you all so very much for being supportive. Together, we are making changes that will end the death penalty. All of you made them listen. You opened the eyes of the world."

The full interview is in the June 2010 issue, which is just out. If you would like to receive a newsletter or a bundle of copies, please contact Marlene at marlene@nodeathpenalty.org.

CAMPAIGN TO END THE DEATH PENALY EVENTS IN SUPPORT OF TROY:

New York City: Join us on June 22 in Union Square from 5:30 pm to 7 pm for a demonstration and vigil in solidarity with Troy and his supporters. A list of endorsing organizations is being formed. To add your organization, please contact Colleen (colleen@nyadp.org) or Lee (nyc@nodeathpenalty.org).

If you are unable to join us in Union Square, consider mobilizing at other sites in New York City.

Austin, Texas: The Austin CEDP chapter is planning a teach-in event about racism and the death penalty to mark the Global Day of Action for Troy Davis on June 22, which also happens to be the 10th anniversary of the state murder of radical activist and Texas death row prisoner Shaka Sankofa. Our event will take place at a local community center, with family members of death row prisoners and activists speaking to the audience about these two cases and others where racism has played such a blatant role. We also want to take pictures to add to the Troy Davis mosaic and encourage people to get involved in activism around Troy's case and against the death penalty. To get involved or to get more information, contact Lily at lily@nodeathpenalty.org

Denton, Texas: The Denton chapter is currently working on hosting a candlelight vigil event on June 22. This will be speakers, and someone has offered to sing during the vigil. We are working on getting a banner made that says "Innocence matters: Free Troy Davis" to display at the event. For more information, contact Laura at lauraashleylamb@yahoo.com. If other chapters have events in the works to be a part of this day of action, please send your announcement to Marlene at marlene@nodeathpenalty.org

CEDP AT THE U.S. SOCIAL FORUM JUNE 22-26

Thousands of people will be attending the U.S. Social Forum, which will be held in Detroit. It begins June 22, the same day as the global day of action for Troy, and runs through June 26. The Campaign is holding a meeting at the forum on Friday, June 25, which will feature a call-in from death row. Several of us are traveling to Detroit, and we will raise our voice in support of Troy there. Anyone interested in attending and willing to volunteer to help the Campaign at the forum, please contact Pat at patconnect@gmail.com

TROY DAVIS FACT SHEETS AND PETITION

Download fact sheets and petitions for Troy at the Campaign Web site:
here... and here...

A MOSAIC OF TROY

Amnesty International is putting together a mosaic of Troy, using pictures of people. Send in a picture of yourself to be included:
here...

FREEDOM RIDE TO SAVANNAH FROM NYC

The "Freedom Ride" to Savannah will be a total of three days. We will be leaving from New York City on June 22, spend the night in Savannah that night, and we will be leaving the following night, after having spent the day in the courtroom.

Troy's lawyers are working on having him in the courtroom during the hearing, and we think that he will probably be granted permission. This would be the first time in nearly 20 years that Troy will leave his cell and be among people who are not prison staff--and the first time ever that he will be allowed to be among his supporters, friends and family in court!

Please let me know as soon as possible if you are interested in going and also if you have a valid U.S. drivers' license. Contact Gloria at gloriacolonnello@yahoo.it.

TRAVELING TO SAVANNAH: A NOTE FROM AMNESTY

The hearing is open to the public, though seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The hearing could be as short as one day, but it could last two, three or even more.

We are planning to have space for supporters' area across the street in the public park facing the courthouse. People will hold a vigil in the square during the day as the hearing is underway. We hope to have a large, respectful, quiet presence of Troy supporters. There will be activities throughout the day to keep folks positively engaged. Whether you are able to get into the courthouse or join us outside, your presence will make a difference. So please come out and join our community of conscience.

If you want to see about rides from neighboring Southern states, please e-mail srobintern@aiusa.org. There are many hotels and motels in the Savannah area that you can check out. If you are interested in alternative lodging, please e-mail srobintern@aiusa.org.

The hearing is set for June 30th

A federal judge has scheduled a June 30 evidentiary hearing for Troy Anthony Davis, the death-row inmate who claims he did not shoot and kill a Savannah police officer in 1989.

Read more...

GOV. Rendell has a historic opportunity to honor a campaign pledge and put a stop to Pennsylvania's archaic, ineffective and profoundly cruel and unfair death penalty.
Read more...

Hin und wieder erhalten wir Kurznachrichten von Mumias Verteidigung.

Am kommenden Mittwoch soll in Texas Hank Skinner hingerichtet werden. Mumia ruft dazu auf, die Protestpetition dagegen online zu unterzeichnen und gegen diese Hinrichtung aktiv zu werden.
Hier...

Ausserdem erinnert er an die Online Petition an Obama: Siehe hier...

Es folgt die Nachricht im Original sowie die Links:

Mumia Legal Defense MESSAGE FROM MUMIA - MARCH 19, 2010

"Dear Friends, Brothers & Sisters,
The struggle, despite recent setbacks, continues forward. We need all of you to pull together, to work together, to make change together. It is not only possible, it is necessary.

Please sign our petition (Mumia Abu-Jamal and the Global Abolition of ...the Death Penalty).

This is for all those on death rows everywhere.

Also remember that Hank Skinner is to be executed March 24 in Texas - go online & help.

Thank you all,
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Death Row
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania"

Here...
And here...

The State of Georgia is sinking to new lows in its effort to uphold the conviction of Troy Davis, an innocent man on Georgia's death row. While implying that the defense is intimidating witnesses into recanting their testimony against Troy, prosecutors are the ones using every legal trick in the book to intimidate them into maintaining their original testimony.

Die abgebrochene Hinrichtung aus Ohio lässt der US-Öffentlichkeit keine Ruhe. Täglich erscheinen Artikel in den USA. Es ist nach wie vor nicht entschieden, ob Romell Broom ein zweites Mal hingerichtet werden wird. In deutscher Sprache erschien gestern dieser Artikel:

Todeskandidat spricht über seine Hinrichtung
Hier der Artikel dazu...

Diese Gechichte hat die Praxis der Giftspritze auf die Frontseiten gebracht. Wir alle können das im Kampf gegen die Todesstrafe und für Mumia nutzen.

In verschiedenen Presseartikeln wird im Moment auf folgenden Fall aufmerksam gemacht:

Hier der Artikel dazu in der Zeit...

On Monday, August 17, 2009 in an amazing move the US Supreme Court ordered a new hearing for Troy Davis. The Supreme Court, over two Justices’ dissents, on Monday ordered a federal judge in Georgia to consider and rule on the claim of innocence in the murder case against Troy Anthony Davis (In re Davis, 08-1443) The Court told the District Court to "receive testimony and make findings of fact as to whether evidence that could have been obtained at the time of trial clearly establishes [Davis'] innocence."

Public media

SCOUS Blog on Troy Davis decision, 17. August

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Court says Troy Davis can present evidence Condemned killer on death row for murder of off-duty police officer, 17. August

AP - S. Ct. orders new hearing for Troy Davis, 17. August

CNN - Justices grant Georgia inmate's request to delay execution, 18. August

New York Times - Supreme Court Orders New Look at Death Row Case, 17. August (including a 4 minute long radio report on the case)

NPR - Searching For Justice In The Troy Davis Case, 19. August Radio interview (incl. transcription) with Ms. CYNTHIA TUCKER (Editor, Atlanta Journal-Constitution) and Mr. RICHARD DIETER (Executive Director, Death Penalty Information Center)

Socialist Worker - A chance to prove his innocence, 19. August

Democracy Now - Supreme Court Orders Evidentiary Hearing for Death Row Prisoner Troy Anthony Davis; Rare Decision Could Result in New Trial, 19. August

Blogs

Hearing ordered for Troy Davis, 17. August

Innocence Blog - U.S. Supreme Court Orders Hearing for Troy Davis, 17. August

How many justices decided death and innocence (and original habeas) are different in Davis, 17. August

In re Troy Anthony Davis, 17. August

NAACP - Victory for Troy Davis at Supreme Court! 17. August

Supreme Court's Davis Ruling Raises New Death-Penalty Questions, 18. August

Dershowitz says Davis opinion shows &qout;Scalia's Catholic Betrayal&qout;, 19. August

The Court's Duty, 19. August

Altermedia - Supreme Court Shocker: Troy Davis Will Get a Chance to Prove His Innocence In Court, 20. August - by Amy Goodman

The death sentence &qout;fan&qout; Kent Scheidegger writes in his post as from today:

&qout;I suspect the swing votes on the Court are hoping the District Court comes to the same conclusion as the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles but, unlike that board, writes a thorough explanation of why. Then the case can go the way of Herrera.&qout; He basically means the SC doesn't want to get its hands dirty.

We, however think this is prove of the strength of the anti-death penalty movement. The death penalty has always been the sharpest weapon of intimidation for US citizens. Since more and more voice their descent with this babaric punishment, the &qout;godlike&qout; judges leave it to the lower ranks. But it is a great step into the right direction nonetheless. Now there is a real chance for Troy Davis and the movement to free him.

We just hope that this movement doesn't stop there but manages to abolish the death penalty very soon. Let's try our best!