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The Humanity of Troy Davis
When I spoke with Troy Davis in Jackson prison in March, he talked about what he would do if the evidentiary hearing led to his release. One thing was sure,…
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Former witnesses against Troy come clean
The testimony of the witnesses called by the defense team really underscored the fragility of the state's case against Troy Davis. It was amazing to hear their stories. Over the…
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Troy Davis Media Coverage
Here is a sampling of media coverage of the Troy Davis hearing in Savannah and events surrounding it. Also, some great photos of scenes outside the Savannah Courthouse yesterday. On…
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Troy Davis' Supporters Call for Justice for All
On Tuesday, on the eve of the hearing that is currently giving Troy Davis a chance to present evidence pointing to his innocence, about a hundred and twenty activists and…
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Justice for Everyone
It's just after 5 am and I'm in line with the first 20 people waiting for a coveted seat in the courthouse for Troy Davis’ evidentiary hearing.  Reporters, supporters of…
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The Story of Troy Davis’ Sister
By Laura Kagel, Georgia Death Penalty Abolition Coordinator for Amnesty International As part of the Freedom School that Amnesty International is sponsoring in Savannah this week, Kim Davis, Troy Davis’…
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Troy Davis Hearing: Landmark Opportunity for Justice
The hearing at the Savannah federal district court tomorrow is both historic and unprecedented. Never before has the U.S. Supreme Court ordered a hearing to determine if it is unconstitutional to execute…
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A Visit with Troy Davis
This Wednesday, an amazingly historic hearing will begin here in Savannah, Georgia where I will be all week. The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Savannah federal district court to hold…
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This Week in Pointless Executions
On Monday, June 14th, Ronnie Lee Gardner was denied clemency by the Utah Board of Pardons and Paroles. Much of the attention since, and really before, has been on Gardner’s…
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One Year After Disputed Elections Many Languish in Iran's Prisons
Amnesty International's comprehensive new report "From Protest to Prison – Iran One Year After the Election" shows, large numbers of people are suffering in Iran's prisons—those arrested in the wake…
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A Birthday in Evin Prison – an opportunity to remember Iran's prisoners
To coincide with the 12 June anniversary of the disputed election last year in Iran, Amnesty International has prepared a campaign to highlight the situation of political prisoners, many of…
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People can change. Will Texas?
That’s the title of Amnesty International’s short report on David Lee Powell, a man who is scheduled to be executed in Texas on June 15 despite demonstrating great remorse and…