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Reliability of Eyewitness Testimony: What We Learned From Troy Davis
The reliability of eyewitness testimony has come under increasing scrutiny and is now being reviewed by the Supreme Court. This comes too late for Troy Davis.
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Pressure on Egyptian political parties to deliver on “25 January” expectations
In parliamentary elections beginning on 28 November, Egyptians will ask whether the demands and promises of the “25 January Revolution” will finally be fulfilled. Those contesting seats in the People’s…
Press Release
Japan Minister Must Not Cave in to Pressure on Death Penalty, says Amnesty International
Japan’s justice minister should not sign execution warrants, Amnesty International and the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network said today, following the minister’s announcement that he does not intend to end capital…
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Human Rights Activists To Rally in Kansas City Friday, Oct. 28 to Support Clemency For Death Row Prisoner Reggie Clemons – Flawed Prosecution and Doubts About Guilt Likened to Troy Davis Case
On Friday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. about 100 human rights activists will kick off Amnesty International’s Midwest conference with a rally to support clemency for Missouri death row prisoner…
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Choosing To Be Executed, Or Choosing To End Executions?
Gary Haugen is "volunteering" to be executed in Oregon. Oregon's Governor should prevent the execution and lead his state away from capital punishment.
Press Release
Iran Must Acknowledge Abuses Before U.N. Committee, Says Amnesty International
The Iranian authorities will make a farce of a U.N. Committee hearing into Iran's human rights record unless they acknowledge current and past abuses, Amnesty International warned today.
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U.S. Public Turning Away From Death Penalty?
Public support for the death penalty is at its lowest since 1972, but it will still take a serious commitment to change the laws and abolish the death penalty.
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Amnesty International Hails Judge’s Decision to Stay Execution of Marcus Ray Johnson; Case Contained Doubt About Conviction
Following the announcement that Marcus Ray Johnson was granted a stay of execution, Laura Moye, Death Penalty Abolition Campaign director at Amnesty International USA (AIUSA), released the following statement
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Will Georgia Kill Again Despite Doubts?
Georgia is scheduled to execute Marcus Ray Johnson on October 5. As in the case of Troy Davis, there are serious unresolved doubts about his guilt.
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Troy Davis: Celebration of Life
On Saturday, October 1st thousands will remember Troy Davis.
Press Release
Amnesty International Calls for Global “Day of Remembrance” to Mark Troy Davis Funeral Sat., Oct. 1
Amnesty International is urging supporters worldwide who are outraged over the execution of Troy Davis to observe Saturday, October 1 – the day of his funeral -- as a “Day…
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All Executions Are Wrong
The disturbing facts and drama surrounding Troy Davis’ case created a remarkable amount of attention. But all executions are wrong.