The Supreme Court will soon look at Troy Davis’ petition for a new trial. Troy needs us to keep knocking on doors until one finally opens up. Savannah’s new District Attorney, Larry Chisolm, elected in 2008 on similar principles as President Obama, could be that opportunity. During Chisolm’s bid for District Attorney, he laudably pledged to “increase the sense of fairness and transparency in the prosecution function.” If there ever was a case that required both fairness and transparency, then this is it. Urge District Attorney Chisolm to make good on his pledge by re-opening Troy’s case.
At the heart of this case is a brutal murder of a police officer that could go unpunished if an innocent man is put to death. The District Attorney has the power to re-open the investigation into this crime for which Troy was convicted. Only once all the facts are on the table, can the courts truly begin to assess the fate of Troy Davis.
At this point, no court has bothered to answer:
- why seven of nine prosecution witnesses have recanted or contradicted their testimony?
- why no physical evidence links Troy to the murder?
- why one of the two final witnesses has been implicated in many sworn statements as the real killer of officer Mark MacPhail?
On May 19th, Amnesty International held a Global Day of Action for Troy Davis. Supporters across the U.S. joined voices with advocates from 14 different countries around the globe to demand real action for Troy.
Troy Davis and his sister, Martina Correia, were so touched by the outpouring of support that they joined a call with Amnesty activists and staff to give their ‘thank yous’ in person. Listen to Troy Davis’ message to Amnesty activists.
Take action to remind District Attorney Chisolm there is still time to make good on his pledge.
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