Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

RELEASE THE INNOCENT, MEDICALLY FRAIL AND OVERSENTENCED! FRIDAY MAY 14, 2021 12 noon to 4 pm MICHIGAN STATE CAPITOL BLDG. 110 N. Capital Ave. Lansing, MI Speakers include: MICHIGAN EXONEREES Larry  Smith, Lacino Hamilton, Kenneth Nixon       Sponsored by … Continue reading →

Williams addresses illegal ‘Jim Crow’ convictions by non-unanimous juries, juveniles held for LWOP, excessive sentencing, obstacles to parole  Dismissed over 400 criminal cases pending under previous D.A. in first month in office Louisiana was one of only 2 states in … Continue reading →

Sentenced to LWOP at 17, Victor Polk wins re-sentencing to term of years Judge Elizabeth Kelly’s decision reflects “overwhelming majority of Michigan judges” (94%) striking down JLWOP sentences in re-hearings Family of victim forgives Polk at hearing, wishes him well … Continue reading →

International Commission of Inquiry on Systemic Racist Police Violence on People of African Descent in the United States: “The purpose of the Commission of Inquiry on Systemic Racial Police Violence is to examine whether widespread and systematic racist violence in … Continue reading →

As Detroit awaited verdict in George Floyd murder trial, DPD killed 2 men with alleged mental health issues April 19 and April 20 DPD Chief James Craig conducted ‘scare’ campaign anticipating violent protests, attacked  U.S. Reps. Maxine Waters, Rashida Tlaib … Continue reading →

Editor: The first episode of “Philly D.A.” on PBS, aired on April 20, 2021,  was published on YouTube, so VOD is providing it here for our readers to watch. There are eight episodes, to be aired on coming Tuesdays at 9 … Continue reading →

See New York Times article, “Throughout Trial Over George Floyd’s Death, Killings by Police Mount” dated April 17, 2021.  “Since testimony began on March 29, at least 64 people have died at the hands of law enforcement nationwide, with Black … Continue reading →

Interviewed on his release from prison Feb. 4, 2021, Larry Smith gave full statement (at top) listing many others still locked up who should be freed Larry Smith, Ramon Ward and Bernard Howard were featured in an investigative interview (bottom), … Continue reading →

UPDATE: HEARING POSTPONED to MAY 19 @9AM Atty: Court says that’s the next available date due to necessity for COVID-19 quarantine. Darrell Ewing, Derrico Searcy finally scheduled to appear for new trial Tues. April 13, @1:30pm, after orders by 8 … Continue reading →