FIGHT TROY DAVIS EXECUTION! GA. HAS SET DATE FOR SEPT. 21

Troy Davis mentors his nephew

From Benjamin Todd Jealous, President and CEO, NAACP

We’ve just received terrible news: The state of Georgia has set Troy Davis’s execution date for midnight on September 21st, just two weeks from today.

This is our justice system at its very worst, and we are alive to witness it. There is just too much doubt.

Even though seven out of nine witnesses have recanted their statements, a judge labeled his own ruling as “not ironclad” and the original prosecutor has voiced reservations about Davis’s guilt, the state of Georgia is set to execute Troy anyway.

Time is running out, and this is truly Troy’s last chance for life.

But through the frustration and the tears, there is one thing to remain focused on: We are now Troy Davis’s only hope. And I know we won’t let him down.

There are three steps you can take to help Troy:

1. 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

2. Sign the name wall, if you haven’t already. And if you have, send it to your friends and family. Each name means a more united front for justice:

http://action.naacp.org/Name-Wall

3. Make sure everyone knows about this injustice. Spread the word on Facebook and Twitter (using the hashtag #TooMuchDoubt) so that Troy Davis’s story can be heard. We still have a chance to save his life, but only if people are willing to speak out against injustice.

Today, the state of Georgia has declared their intention to execute a man even though the majority of the people who put him on the row now say he is innocent and many implicate one of the other witnesses as the actual killer. Now that a date has been set, we cannot relent. We must redouble our efforts.

Thank you. Please act quickly and forward this message to all who believe the justice system defeats itself when it allows a man to be executed amid so much doubt.

Ben
Benjamin Todd Jealous
President and CEO
NAACP

	Troy Davis is scheduled to be executed on September 21st, just two weeks from today.
	Dear Diane, The day is now here – the state of Georgia has set Troy Davis’ execution date for September 21st, just two weeks from today. The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear his final appeal earlier this year. But the story remains the same – Troy Davis could very well be innocent. However, in the state of Georgia, the Board of Pardons & Paroles holds the keys to Troy’s fate. In the days before Davis’ execution, this Board will hold a final clemency hearing – a final chance to prevent Troy Davis from being executed. Davis was convicted on the basis of witness testimony – seven of the nine original witnesses have since recanted or changed their testimony. One witness said in a CNN news interview “If I knew then, what I know now, Troy Davis would not be on death row.” I know it’s difficult to believe that a system of justice could be so terribly flawed, but keep in mind that Troy has survived three previous execution dates, because people like you kept the justice system in check! We’ve been bracing for this moment and the time for action is now! Here’s what you can do to join the fight: Sign our petition to the Board of Pardons & Paroles urging them to grant clemency!We’ll deliver your signatures next week. Organize locally for Troy: Take to the streets with us. Soon we’ll be announcing the date for the official Troy Davis Day of Action. Sign up now to rally in the coming days to stop the execution of Troy Davis. Tell everyone you know! Spread the word about this injustice on Twitter by using the hashtag #TooMuchDoubt. Be sure to tell your Facebook friends Troy’s story too! Thank you for fighting for Troy, Laura Moye Director, Death Penalty Abolition Campaign Amnesty International USA Follow my Troy Davis updates on Twitter: @lauramoye		Stop the execution   An execution date for Troy Davis has been set, but an execution is NOT inevitable.
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