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Coretta Scott King, the widow of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., died in 2006 at the age of 78. She is remembered for many brave and selfless acts, including her steady opposition to capital punishment. The widow of one of the nation's most famous murder victims frequently voiced her opposition to the death penalty with a very powerful argument.
"As one whose husband and mother-in-law have died the victims of murder and assassination, I stand firmly and unequivocally opposed to the death penalty for those convicted of capital offenses," she said. "An evil deed is not redeemed by an evil deed of retaliation. Justice is never advanced in the taking of a human life. Morality is never upheld by a legalized murder".
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Civil Disobedience Planned to Mark 35th Anniversary of Executions At U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC
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MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCOTTLANGLEY 16 January 2012 518-249-8094 (mobile)
Civil Disobedience Planned to Mark 35th Anniversaryof Executions
9:45am Wednesday – Press briefing at the United Methodist Building, Location: 100Maryland Avenue, NE (next to U.S. Supreme Court)
WASHINGTON -- Thirty-five years after the execution of GaryGilmore, the first execution under contemporary laws, members of theAbolitionist Action Committee will stage a highly visual demonstration at theU.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 17.
Participants from Texas, South Carolina, Virginia, DC, Utah,Kansas and New York will peacefully and visibly call for an immediate cessationof all executions in the United States through civil disobedience and the riskof arrest.
One of the participants will be Randy Gardner, whosebrother, like Gilmore, was executed in Utah by firing squad. "My Brother Ronnie Lee Gardner wasexecuted June 18th 2010 by the same state, by the same method as Gilmore. I believed then, and I still believe now, that the death penalty is morallywrong. I'm here to help abolish thedeath penalty by protesting in any shape or form."
Thirty years ago, on January 17, 1977, the State of Utahshot to death Gary Gilmore, who "volunteered" to be killed in revengefor his murder of Ben Bushnell and Max Jenson. This state-assisted suicide was the first execution under the SupremeCourt’s upholding of the death penalty in 1976.
Since 1997, a total of 34 arrests have been made of deathpenalty abolitionists for unfurling banners that read "STOPEXECUTIONS!" on the stairs leading to the front doors of the U.S. SupremeCourt. January 17th, 2017 will be the nextinstallment of the every-five-year action.
To date there have been 1278 executions in the U.S. since1977, with others consecutively scheduled on January 18, 19 and 20 in Ohio,Kentucky and Delaware, respectively. Texas has seven executions scheduled this winter.
Despite the continued use of the death penalty, the tide isturning. “A year ago we saw Illinoisrepeal their death penalty. The year before that it was New Mexico. Beforethat, New Jersey and New York. We areseeing a dramatic decrease in both death sentences and executions nationwide,and we are winning. Now is the time toend this practice once and for all,” said Scott Langley, Abolitionist ActionCommittee organizer for the January 17th action.
The Abolitionist Action Committee is an ad-hoc group ofindividuals committed to highly visible and effective public education foralternatives to the death penalty through nonviolent direct action.
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MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCOTTLANGLEY 16 January 2012 518-249-8094 (mobile)
Civil Disobedience Planned to Mark 35th Anniversaryof Executions
At U.S. SupremeCourt in Washington, DC
9:45am Wednesday – Press briefing at the United Methodist Building, Location: 100Maryland Avenue, NE (next to U.S. Supreme Court)
WASHINGTON -- Thirty-five years after the execution of GaryGilmore, the first execution under contemporary laws, members of theAbolitionist Action Committee will stage a highly visual demonstration at theU.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 17.
Participants from Texas, South Carolina, Virginia, DC, Utah,Kansas and New York will peacefully and visibly call for an immediate cessationof all executions in the United States through civil disobedience and the riskof arrest.
One of the participants will be Randy Gardner, whosebrother, like Gilmore, was executed in Utah by firing squad. "My Brother Ronnie Lee Gardner wasexecuted June 18th 2010 by the same state, by the same method as Gilmore. I believed then, and I still believe now, that the death penalty is morallywrong. I'm here to help abolish thedeath penalty by protesting in any shape or form."
Thirty years ago, on January 17, 1977, the State of Utahshot to death Gary Gilmore, who "volunteered" to be killed in revengefor his murder of Ben Bushnell and Max Jenson. This state-assisted suicide was the first execution under the SupremeCourt’s upholding of the death penalty in 1976.
Since 1997, a total of 34 arrests have been made of deathpenalty abolitionists for unfurling banners that read "STOPEXECUTIONS!" on the stairs leading to the front doors of the U.S. SupremeCourt. January 17th, 2017 will be the nextinstallment of the every-five-year action.
To date there have been 1278 executions in the U.S. since1977, with others consecutively scheduled on January 18, 19 and 20 in Ohio,Kentucky and Delaware, respectively. Texas has seven executions scheduled this winter.
Despite the continued use of the death penalty, the tide isturning. “A year ago we saw Illinoisrepeal their death penalty. The year before that it was New Mexico. Beforethat, New Jersey and New York. We areseeing a dramatic decrease in both death sentences and executions nationwide,and we are winning. Now is the time toend this practice once and for all,” said Scott Langley, Abolitionist ActionCommittee organizer for the January 17th action.
The Abolitionist Action Committee is an ad-hoc group ofindividuals committed to highly visible and effective public education foralternatives to the death penalty through nonviolent direct action.
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Delaware News Journal: Pardons Board Is Right to Recommend Clemency
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Today, for the first time in the paper's history, the Delaware News Journal has published an editorial in support of clemency in a death penalty case.
Delaware's Board of Pardons has recommended that condemned prisoner Robert Gattis be allowed to live. The decision came this weekend in a thoughtful, judicious recommendation to the governor.
Mr. Gattis was condemned to death in 1992 for the earlier murder of Shirley Slay. Execution is scheduled for Jan. 20. No one disputed his guilt in the matter. The only question is the severity of the original sentence.
The Board of Pardons' 4-to-1 decision came almost a week after Mr. Gattis appeared before the board to ask for the clemency recommendation. In addition to rarely recommending clemency, board decisions usually come much more quickly than this one did.
It was obvious from the members' questioning at the hearing, from the length of their deliberation and from their statement Sunday, they took seriously the questions about Mr. Gattis' sentence.
These issues included the history of severe physical and sexual abuse Mr. Gattis suffered as a child. That history did not come to light until long after his trial. The board also noted that the jury's recommendation of the death penalty was not unanimous. In addition, the board pointed out that the punishment meted out in similar crimes did not call for the death penalty. For all of that, the board recommended clemency.
The board members added the condition that Mr. Gattis drop his legal appeals. In other words, he should spend the rest of his life behind bars. That condition is appropriate.
We hope Gov. Jack Markell accepts the board's recommendation and spares Mr. Gattis' life.
Case for a Second Chance
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The case for a second chance
Socialist Worker
January 17, 2012
Marlene Martin of the Campaign to End the Death Penalty reports on the case of Robert Gattis--and what the fight to
save him says about the criminal justice system.
ROBERT GATTIS, who faces an execution date on Friday, January 20, has won the first pardons board recommendation
for clemency for a Delaware death row prisoner in the modern era of capital punishment. The state's Board of Pardons
voted 4-1 in favor of his death sentence being commuted to life without the possibility of parole.
Now, it is up to Gov. Jack Markell, a Democrat and former parole board member himself, whether Gattis lives or dies.
Gattis was convicted of killing his girlfriend, Shirley Slay, during a domestic dispute in 1990, and he was sentenced to
death in 1992. He has spent the last 20 years on death row. Gattis has never denied shooting Shirley, but he has
expressed remorse for his actions ever since.
The parole board's decision to recommend clemency was unexpected, and opponents of the death penalty are thrilled
to have won this important round in the fight to save Robert. They say they are confident Markell will do the right
thing, given the board's decision. Exonerated Illinois death row prisoner Darby Tillis traveled 20 hours to join efforts to
try to help save Robert. "I was just so elated to hear the words that he had won his clemency yesterday," Tillis said. "It
just opened up floods of joy in my heart."
Delaware's parole board has never once, in 16 previous capital cases that came before it, recommended clemency.
Barbara Lewis, Robert's mother, attended the clemency hearing. "I could tell the board was listening when they heard
people speak in support of Robert," she said. "But it was so hard to tell what they were thinking. I wasn't sure they
even cared."
Sandy Jones, an activist with the Delaware chapter of the Campaign to End the Death Penalty and a professor at
Rowan University, agreed. She said:
Quite honestly, I was bracing myself and Barbara for bad news. I didn't think the board would vote this way, even
though Robert is surely deserving of clemency. I think this shows the changing mood with respect to the death
penalty, as well as the persuasive clemency fight waged on Robert's behalf.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
DURING THE hearing before the board, Gattis' lawyers presented evidence that Robert had suffered systematic abuse
and neglect while he was growing up. Their clemency petition describes how Robert was sexually violated at a young
age by members of his own family, including being anally raped, and how his stepfather beat and humiliated him.
Mental health experts who examined Robert described his case as one of "catastrophic abuse and neglect."
As a result of this abuse, Robert began to show signs early on that he was suffering--he would bite himself and
sometimes lash out in a rage. As Wanda, Robert's sister, tearfully told the board:
I always believed if people really knew Robert and what he lived through and what it did to him, they would
understand...I was molested by my own family members, and it hasn't been anything easy to let go. For the love of my
brother, please understand that he deserves a second chance. Not only does he keep our family going, he's doing the
same thing inside of these prison walls, and he's making a difference."
The clemency petition draws out a broader point that needs to be remembered in more cases like these where guilt or
innocence is not in doubt, but an injustice is nevertheless taking place:
There is no excuse or justification for Mr. Gattis's crime. Yet the horrific sexual and physical abuse he suffered provides
insight into the impairment of the man who committed that crime.
In Delaware, we have recently learned, to our shock and sorrow, that undetected childhood sexual and physical abuse
is widespread. Our state has begun to provide services to victims and training to those who come into frequent contact
with our children. We do so because we now know that without intervention, the effects of prolonged childhood
sexual abuse are long-lasting, and profoundly disruptive of its victims' abilities to function in intimate relationships.
Robert Gattis never received any such intervention. He was at the mercy of his abusers from preschool to adolescence.
His many abusers included trusted family members who took advantage of him, while no on--not a parent, not a
teacher, not a doctor or clergy person--came to his aid. Much of this abuse occurred on our watch, as he passed
through our schools virtually unnoticed, without meaningful intervention.
Members of the board were clearly moved by the other arguments made for stopping the execution. For example, his
clemency petition goes through 17 cases very similar to Roberts--involving domestic violence and murder--yet in all of
the others, the defendant received a sentence less than death. "The sentencing disparity in these cases has become too
great and offends a moral sense of proportionality," the board wrote in issuing its decision.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
WHILE IT is wonderful that the parole board has drawn the right conclusions--and Gov. Markell needs to, as well--you
can't help but wonder what impact this information would have had on the jury at his original trial, had they heard it.
But no jury or judge has ever heard about Robert's horrific history before. When it was first brought up in legal appeals
in 2006, the courts barred it from being presented on procedural grounds.
If the governor stops Robert's execution, his sentence will be commuted to life without the possibility of parole. This
would certainly be a victory over the death penalty, but it has to be asked why Robert shouldn't ever have a second
chance--especially in light of the evidence that has now seen the light of day that he never really had a first chance.
While the question of whether Robert should be freed isn't being discussed, it should be. Given the years he has spent
in prison--not to mention the horrific abuse he suffered before then--this would be the humane thing to do.
Another question that isn't being discussed in this case is the real way to combat domestic abuse, which is completely
bound up with the tragedy that sent him to death row.
Robert's early life of abuse--during which he never received any treatment--led him to attempt suicide, turn to alcohol
and act violently in relationships with those closest to him, including Shirley Slay. Certainly imposing the death penalty
or a life sentence on Robert will do nothing to stop similar types of crimes, because they originate in a society that
inflicts oppression and inequality on so many.
The only way to really stop crimes like these is to work for a society where the aim is for every child to be raised with
love and support--and if they are not, they have access to the kind of mental health and social work services they
need.
While the question of whether Robert (and so many other Roberts) should get a second chance isn't being considered,
it is something activists will need to keep in the forefront of our struggle for justice as we go forward.
"Robert would be wonderful on the outside," says Sandy Jones. "I've known him for eight years, and he is well-loved
and respected on death row. He is a tireless advocate for everyone else, not just himself, and that has won him so
much love and respect."
Robert's mother Barbara, who has stood by her son during his incarceration, had this message to send to Robert's
supporters:
I am so grateful to the efforts of the legal team and activists. It has been a united effort, and I want people to know
that this effort is appreciated. There are no words to express my love and gradiute for all the support, effort, prayers
and thoughts. I don't believe there will be any regrets. You've all opened the door of hope for a better tomorrow.
Socialist Worker
January 17, 2012
Marlene Martin of the Campaign to End the Death Penalty reports on the case of Robert Gattis--and what the fight to
save him says about the criminal justice system.
ROBERT GATTIS, who faces an execution date on Friday, January 20, has won the first pardons board recommendation
for clemency for a Delaware death row prisoner in the modern era of capital punishment. The state's Board of Pardons
voted 4-1 in favor of his death sentence being commuted to life without the possibility of parole.
Now, it is up to Gov. Jack Markell, a Democrat and former parole board member himself, whether Gattis lives or dies.
Gattis was convicted of killing his girlfriend, Shirley Slay, during a domestic dispute in 1990, and he was sentenced to
death in 1992. He has spent the last 20 years on death row. Gattis has never denied shooting Shirley, but he has
expressed remorse for his actions ever since.
The parole board's decision to recommend clemency was unexpected, and opponents of the death penalty are thrilled
to have won this important round in the fight to save Robert. They say they are confident Markell will do the right
thing, given the board's decision. Exonerated Illinois death row prisoner Darby Tillis traveled 20 hours to join efforts to
try to help save Robert. "I was just so elated to hear the words that he had won his clemency yesterday," Tillis said. "It
just opened up floods of joy in my heart."
Delaware's parole board has never once, in 16 previous capital cases that came before it, recommended clemency.
Barbara Lewis, Robert's mother, attended the clemency hearing. "I could tell the board was listening when they heard
people speak in support of Robert," she said. "But it was so hard to tell what they were thinking. I wasn't sure they
even cared."
Sandy Jones, an activist with the Delaware chapter of the Campaign to End the Death Penalty and a professor at
Rowan University, agreed. She said:
Quite honestly, I was bracing myself and Barbara for bad news. I didn't think the board would vote this way, even
though Robert is surely deserving of clemency. I think this shows the changing mood with respect to the death
penalty, as well as the persuasive clemency fight waged on Robert's behalf.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
DURING THE hearing before the board, Gattis' lawyers presented evidence that Robert had suffered systematic abuse
and neglect while he was growing up. Their clemency petition describes how Robert was sexually violated at a young
age by members of his own family, including being anally raped, and how his stepfather beat and humiliated him.
Mental health experts who examined Robert described his case as one of "catastrophic abuse and neglect."
As a result of this abuse, Robert began to show signs early on that he was suffering--he would bite himself and
sometimes lash out in a rage. As Wanda, Robert's sister, tearfully told the board:
I always believed if people really knew Robert and what he lived through and what it did to him, they would
understand...I was molested by my own family members, and it hasn't been anything easy to let go. For the love of my
brother, please understand that he deserves a second chance. Not only does he keep our family going, he's doing the
same thing inside of these prison walls, and he's making a difference."
The clemency petition draws out a broader point that needs to be remembered in more cases like these where guilt or
innocence is not in doubt, but an injustice is nevertheless taking place:
There is no excuse or justification for Mr. Gattis's crime. Yet the horrific sexual and physical abuse he suffered provides
insight into the impairment of the man who committed that crime.
In Delaware, we have recently learned, to our shock and sorrow, that undetected childhood sexual and physical abuse
is widespread. Our state has begun to provide services to victims and training to those who come into frequent contact
with our children. We do so because we now know that without intervention, the effects of prolonged childhood
sexual abuse are long-lasting, and profoundly disruptive of its victims' abilities to function in intimate relationships.
Robert Gattis never received any such intervention. He was at the mercy of his abusers from preschool to adolescence.
His many abusers included trusted family members who took advantage of him, while no on--not a parent, not a
teacher, not a doctor or clergy person--came to his aid. Much of this abuse occurred on our watch, as he passed
through our schools virtually unnoticed, without meaningful intervention.
Members of the board were clearly moved by the other arguments made for stopping the execution. For example, his
clemency petition goes through 17 cases very similar to Roberts--involving domestic violence and murder--yet in all of
the others, the defendant received a sentence less than death. "The sentencing disparity in these cases has become too
great and offends a moral sense of proportionality," the board wrote in issuing its decision.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
WHILE IT is wonderful that the parole board has drawn the right conclusions--and Gov. Markell needs to, as well--you
can't help but wonder what impact this information would have had on the jury at his original trial, had they heard it.
But no jury or judge has ever heard about Robert's horrific history before. When it was first brought up in legal appeals
in 2006, the courts barred it from being presented on procedural grounds.
If the governor stops Robert's execution, his sentence will be commuted to life without the possibility of parole. This
would certainly be a victory over the death penalty, but it has to be asked why Robert shouldn't ever have a second
chance--especially in light of the evidence that has now seen the light of day that he never really had a first chance.
While the question of whether Robert should be freed isn't being discussed, it should be. Given the years he has spent
in prison--not to mention the horrific abuse he suffered before then--this would be the humane thing to do.
Another question that isn't being discussed in this case is the real way to combat domestic abuse, which is completely
bound up with the tragedy that sent him to death row.
Robert's early life of abuse--during which he never received any treatment--led him to attempt suicide, turn to alcohol
and act violently in relationships with those closest to him, including Shirley Slay. Certainly imposing the death penalty
or a life sentence on Robert will do nothing to stop similar types of crimes, because they originate in a society that
inflicts oppression and inequality on so many.
The only way to really stop crimes like these is to work for a society where the aim is for every child to be raised with
love and support--and if they are not, they have access to the kind of mental health and social work services they
need.
While the question of whether Robert (and so many other Roberts) should get a second chance isn't being considered,
it is something activists will need to keep in the forefront of our struggle for justice as we go forward.
"Robert would be wonderful on the outside," says Sandy Jones. "I've known him for eight years, and he is well-loved
and respected on death row. He is a tireless advocate for everyone else, not just himself, and that has won him so
much love and respect."
Robert's mother Barbara, who has stood by her son during his incarceration, had this message to send to Robert's
supporters:
I am so grateful to the efforts of the legal team and activists. It has been a united effort, and I want people to know
that this effort is appreciated. There are no words to express my love and gradiute for all the support, effort, prayers
and thoughts. I don't believe there will be any regrets. You've all opened the door of hope for a better tomorrow.
URGENT CASE UPDATE: Motion Denied for Rob Will. His case is now facing the 5th Circuit with NO lawyer
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The information below was posted on Rob Will's blog. He received word this week that his motion has been denied by a federal judge and that his case will now go to the Fifth Circuit. Rob's support team has sent a list of what you can do to help.Rob Will is an innocent man on Texas death row. He has been an inspiring fighter for justice in the DRIVE movement, often facing physical abuse by prison guards for peaceful protesting the death penalty and prison conditions. Please take a minute to learn about his case, pass on information to others, and drop him a line of solidarity.FREE ROB WILL!Randi Jones Hensleyhttp://freerobwill.blogspot. com/2012/01/urgent-case- update-motion-denied-for_19. htmlURGENT CASE UPDATE: Motion Denied for Rob Will. His case is now facing the 5th Circuit with NO lawyer.It is with a very heavy heart and great sadness that I share with you the Judge issued a ruling in Rob Will's case last January 16, 2012 denying his motion and that leaves us headed to the Fifth Circuit. Robert Gene Will was wrongfully convicted of the murder of a Harris County Deputy in January 2002 and sentenced to death. Robert Will has proclaimed his innocence throughout and continues to do so from his cell on Death Row. Since his conviction a total of 5 new witnesses have come forward and provided sworn affidavits that state Robert Will is not the killer.
Robert's case has been plagued with problems as a result of the incompetent court-appointed attorneys, as well as the injustice of the Texas judicial system. His trial attorneys failed to investigate his case, went to trial unprepared and refused Robert the chance to actively participate in his own defense. His state habeas counsel was removed from the list of state approved appeals attorneys after he filed identical appeals for Robert Will and the "Railroad Serial Killer", Angel Maturino Resendiz. Neither appeal mentioned the defendants or their cases and both included incorrect conviction dates. Stephen Bright, president and senior councel of the Southern Center for Human Rights reffered to to Rob’s habeas counsel as "completely incompetent" and the subsequent acceptance of denial of the the Court of Criminal Appeals of Rob's appeal as an unjustified, unconcerned act. "But this poor quality of lawyering -Bright stated before the US House of Representatives- is so common in these courts that they just deny the appeals based on briefs that would not receive a passing grade in a first -year legal writing course." [September 22, 2009]
Rob's federal habeas attorney has also failed to present the available evidence of Robert's innocence. As the federal judge made it very clear in the denied motion Rob Will's case has errors of GRAVE PROPORTION in all its stages. To further add to the frustration, Rob's attorney filed a motion to withdraw as Rob's counsel which was granted by the court. That leaves us with NO attorney as Rob is facing the Fifth Circuit. Robert's case highlights the inadequacies and prejudices of the U.S justice system and in particular the injustice that the poorer members of American society receive.
The clock is ticking and Rob needs our help and support now more than ever. We'll be posting action in the following days, please take part in them! If you want to help, here are some things you can do for now:
SPREAD THE WORD about Rob, his website www.freerobwill.org, twitter @freerobwill1 and blog http://freerobwill. blogspot.com/ Let your friends and family know about Rob and what he is facing. Encourage them to read about his case and to befriend us on facebook www.facebook.com/ freerobwill. You can also change your profile picture and use one of Rob's or of our campaign to create awareness.
Printable material like brochures and Rob's press kit in English, French and German ara available to download in Rob's website and here too You can also find them in ourFB albums here
We have also a youtube channel Lethal Injustice. Feel free to share those videos in English, French and German to spread the word about Rob.
If you haven't yet, "like" our NGO in Facebook Lethal Injustice.
Drop a line to Rob Will and show him your solidarity. If you have never written to Rob Will but would like to take the opportunity to send him a message of support the quickest way (especially since the mail room is holding incoming and outgoing mail) is through JPay. These are emails that can be printed and delivered to him. It is 44 cents per page but it would mean the world to Rob to hear words of solidarity and encouragement. Their website is www.jpay.com
If you can, consider giving a donation to help us find him effective representation IMMEDIATELY and continue with Rob's campaign. To help in our efforts to raise funds for his cause check out our web shop! There are solidarity items like the PERSEVERANCE unisex t-shirts with a bold graphic design. These are high quality 100% cotton shirts designed by Dennis Schröder from Supportershirt and printed by DirAction from Hamburg. And they come is all sizes! Or choose among the other items offered there.
We are organizing the next steps to follow and we'll let you know as soon as possible what we can do together. This is by no means the end. The fight goes on!
Thank you for your unwavering solidarity and support!
Rob Will's Support Team
The information below was posted on Rob Will's blog. He received word this week that his motion has been denied by a federal judge and that his case will now go to the Fifth Circuit. Rob's support team has sent a list of what you can do to help.Rob Will is an innocent man on Texas death row. He has been an inspiring fighter for justice in the DRIVE movement, often facing physical abuse by prison guards for peaceful protesting the death penalty and prison conditions. Please take a minute to learn about his case, pass on information to others, and drop him a line of solidarity.FREE ROB WILL!Randi Jones Hensleyhttp://freerobwill.blogspot.
Robert's case has been plagued with problems as a result of the incompetent court-appointed attorneys, as well as the injustice of the Texas judicial system. His trial attorneys failed to investigate his case, went to trial unprepared and refused Robert the chance to actively participate in his own defense. His state habeas counsel was removed from the list of state approved appeals attorneys after he filed identical appeals for Robert Will and the "Railroad Serial Killer", Angel Maturino Resendiz. Neither appeal mentioned the defendants or their cases and both included incorrect conviction dates. Stephen Bright, president and senior councel of the Southern Center for Human Rights reffered to to Rob’s habeas counsel as "completely incompetent" and the subsequent acceptance of denial of the the Court of Criminal Appeals of Rob's appeal as an unjustified, unconcerned act. "But this poor quality of lawyering -Bright stated before the US House of Representatives- is so common in these courts that they just deny the appeals based on briefs that would not receive a passing grade in a first -year legal writing course." [September 22, 2009]
Rob's federal habeas attorney has also failed to present the available evidence of Robert's innocence. As the federal judge made it very clear in the denied motion Rob Will's case has errors of GRAVE PROPORTION in all its stages. To further add to the frustration, Rob's attorney filed a motion to withdraw as Rob's counsel which was granted by the court. That leaves us with NO attorney as Rob is facing the Fifth Circuit. Robert's case highlights the inadequacies and prejudices of the U.S justice system and in particular the injustice that the poorer members of American society receive.
The clock is ticking and Rob needs our help and support now more than ever. We'll be posting action in the following days, please take part in them! If you want to help, here are some things you can do for now:
SPREAD THE WORD about Rob, his website www.freerobwill.org, twitter @freerobwill1 and blog http://freerobwill.
Printable material like brochures and Rob's press kit in English, French and German ara available to download in Rob's website and here too You can also find them in ourFB albums here
We have also a youtube channel Lethal Injustice. Feel free to share those videos in English, French and German to spread the word about Rob.
If you haven't yet, "like" our NGO in Facebook Lethal Injustice.
Drop a line to Rob Will and show him your solidarity. If you have never written to Rob Will but would like to take the opportunity to send him a message of support the quickest way (especially since the mail room is holding incoming and outgoing mail) is through JPay. These are emails that can be printed and delivered to him. It is 44 cents per page but it would mean the world to Rob to hear words of solidarity and encouragement. Their website is www.jpay.com
If you can, consider giving a donation to help us find him effective representation IMMEDIATELY and continue with Rob's campaign. To help in our efforts to raise funds for his cause check out our web shop! There are solidarity items like the PERSEVERANCE unisex t-shirts with a bold graphic design. These are high quality 100% cotton shirts designed by Dennis Schröder from Supportershirt and printed by DirAction from Hamburg. And they come is all sizes! Or choose among the other items offered there.
We are organizing the next steps to follow and we'll let you know as soon as possible what we can do together. This is by no means the end. The fight goes on!
Thank you for your unwavering solidarity and support!
Rob Will's Support Team
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Pregnant Snooki's First TV Interview
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Though her pregnancy wasn't planned, the pint-sized "Jersey Shore" star says she sees the benefits of having a child at a young age. "I'm only 24 so it happened kind of quick," she said on MTV's "Jersey Shore After Hours" Thursday night. Snooki, who is expecting her first child with fiance Jionni LaValle, also believes her hard-partying past has helped her prepare for pregnancy. 1Snooki is looking forward to being a "MILF" when she gives birth to her first child.
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Bobby Brown Shopping Around Biopic Following Whitney Houston's Death
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There's a report out there that Bobby Brown is trying to cash in on Whitney Houston s death by shopping around a script on his biopic. 1Bobby Brown has put pen to paper, written a script about his tumultuous life and is now shopping it to Hollywood studios. Bobby would even like his 19-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina to appear in the movie, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. The script entitled The Bad Boy of R&B: The Bobby Brown Story was initially being sent out to potential backers late last year but received very little interest.
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