Aug. 21
TEXASimpending execution
Balentine's execution date nears
He sits on death row awaiting a 6 p.m. Wednesday appointment in America's most
active execution chamber, hoping his attorney can persuade a court to grant
this 3rd stay of execution since a 1999 conviction for three
Aug. 21
USA:
Wrongful Conviction in the American Judicial Process: History, Scope, and
Analysis
This paper addresses the historical, current, and projected scope of wrongful
convictions in the judicial process of the United States. Herein, numerous
research studies are reviewed in
Aug. 21
MASSACHUSETTS:
Death penalty opponents remember Sacco and Vanzetti
For years now, they have been gathering on the same day, Aug. 23, for the same
reason.
It's the anniversary of an event that encapsulates all they stand for and all
they oppose. On Aug. 23, 1927, the
Aug. 21
UGANDA:
Criticism of Uganda's Government Leads to Harassment of NGOs
In the face of rising public criticism over a range of controversial political
manoeuvres, the Ugandan government has become increasingly hostile to the work
of non-governmental organisations, particularly
Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
MADP is pleased to announce a partnership with People of Faith Against the
Death Penalty. Together
we have launched two petitions, one for Faith Leaders in Missouri and one for
lay people of faith.
PLEASE sign this and pass it on to as
Aug. 21
TEXASnew execution date
Jonathan Green has been given an execution date for Oct. 10; it should be
considered serious.
Executions under Rick Perry, 2001-present-245
Numberscheduled execution date-name under Gov. Perry
246-August
Aug. 21
ENGLAND:
The journey to the gallows
1597: James I, son of Mary, Queen of Scots, writes Daemonologie, instructing
his followers that they must denounce and prosecute any supporters or
practitioners of witchcraft.
1603: King James I, who was intensely interested in Protestant
