Amnesty International calls for further action to stop the execution of Troy Davis, because sadly Georgia’s State Board of Pardons and Paroles rejected his clemency petition. As Amnesty International argues “we do not accept this decision and we will not quietly sit by.” The execution is scheduled for tomorrow, and as time is of the essence I am posting the new call by Amnesty International below – please take action immediately:
Georgia's State Board of Pardons and Paroles has recently rejected Troy Davis' clemency petition. Davis continues to face execution on Wed., Sept. 21 at 7 pm EDT.
We demand that the Board reconsider its decision and demand that Chatham County (Savannah) District Attorney Larry Chisolm seek a withdrawal of the death warrant and support clemency himself.
Troy Davis was convicted on the basis of witness testimony – seven of the nine original witnesses have since recanted or changed their testimony. He has survived three previous execution dates, because people like you kept the justice system in check! Let Georgia authorities know you oppose the death penalty for Troy Davis!
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