National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Please forward and cross-post this message widely. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Four Inmates scheduled for execution in November Four inmates are scheduled to be executed in November. The first execution is scheduled for Nov. 1, with three final executions scheduled to occur throughout the month. Those scheduled to be executed include one man whose trial ignored several mitigating factors in the sentencing phase, and another man whose sentence relies upon contradictory eyewitness testimony. Donell Jackson, who maintains his innocence, is scheduled to be executed by the state of Texas on Nov 1. Charles Nealy is scheduled to be executed on Oct. 18 by the state of Texas, despite the fact that two witnesses admitted influence on their testimony of identifying Nealy as the killer. Read more about these and the other cases below -- and ACT! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Do Not Execute Donell Jackson! While Jackson testified that he killed Stubblefield, several mitigating factors exist. Jackson had a record of juvenile delinquency, and he ultimately dropped out of school due to excessive absence. Two experts testified during the sentencing phase of the trial that Jackson has a learning disability, which may contribute to his lack of education. Furthermore, all of Jacksons appeals have been denied, including a request for a state-funded polygraph test. ACT NOW by contacting Gov. Rick Perry requesting that he stop the execution of Donell Jackson! Read More and Take Action at: http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/ ncadp/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=5673 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Do Not Execute Charles Nealy! The state of Texas should punish Nealy for his involvement in the murder of Jiten Bhakta. However, since no one could correctly identify him as the man with the shotgun without confusing him with the other man or being told by the police that Nealy was present, this should not be a capital punishment case. The influence of outside factors in two mens testimonies and the confusion of the thirds does not make a sound case for the state against Nealy. Executing Nealy will not prevent any future crime that a life in prison cannot prevent, and his case demonstrates that people are put on death row without being absolutely positive of their role in a murder. ACT NOW by contacting Gov. Rick Perry requesting that Charles Nealy's execution be halted! Read More and Take Action at: http://www.demaction.org/dia/organizations/ ncadp/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=5683 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- See and act on all current Execution Alerts at http://www.ncadp.org/execution_alerts.html November 1: Donell Jackson,TX http://www.demaction.org/dia/organizations/ncadp/ campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=5673 November 8: Willie Shannon, TX http://www.demaction.org/dia/organizations/ncadp/ campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=5680 November 9: John Schmitt, VA http://www.demaction.org/dia/organizations/ncadp/ campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=5681 November 16: Charles Nealy TX http://www.demaction.org/dia/organizations/ncadp/ campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=5683
