Comments on: Troy Davis Decision Postponed by Supreme Court http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2009/07/02/troy-davis-decision-postponed-by-supreme-court/ In defense of the sanctimonious women's studies set. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:44:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: Of Interest (most likely only) to Kel « a woman in law school http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2009/07/02/troy-davis-decision-postponed-by-supreme-court/#comment-250072 Of Interest (most likely only) to Kel « a woman in law school Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:45:35 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/?p=14200#comment-250072 [...] death penalty and whether it is suitable for those on death row.  I can’t help but think of Troy Davis, a case where the death penalty doesn’t make sense.  Thank goodness the Supreme Court [...] [...] death penalty and whether it is suitable for those on death row.  I can’t help but think of Troy Davis, a case where the death penalty doesn’t make sense.  Thank goodness the Supreme Court [...]

]]> By: Your Monday Random-Ass Roundup: One Day It’ll All Make Sense. « PostBourgie http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2009/07/02/troy-davis-decision-postponed-by-supreme-court/#comment-249381 Your Monday Random-Ass Roundup: One Day It’ll All Make Sense. « PostBourgie Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:25:29 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/?p=14200#comment-249381 [...] The Supreme Court postponed its decision on whether to hear the case of Troy Davis, who, as Cara writes, is “on death row for the murder of a police officer despite his [...] [...] The Supreme Court postponed its decision on whether to hear the case of Troy Davis, who, as Cara writes, is “on death row for the murder of a police officer despite his [...]

]]> By: Dudley Sharp http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2009/07/02/troy-davis-decision-postponed-by-supreme-court/#comment-249131 Dudley Sharp Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:16:48 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/?p=14200#comment-249131 Troy Davis: Both sides need to be told Dudley Sharp Anyone interested in justice will demand a fair, thorough look at both sides of this or any case. Here is the side that the pro Troy Davis faction is, intentionally, not presenting. (1) Davis v Georgia, Georgia Supreme Court, 3/17/08 Full ruling http://www.gasupreme.us/pdf/s07a1758.pdf Summary http://www.gasupreme.us/op_summaries/mar_17.pdf " . . . the majority finds that 'most of the witnesses to the crime who have allegedly recanted have merely stated that they now do not feel able to identify the shooter.' "One of the affidavits 'might actually be read so as to confirm trial testimony that Davis was the shooter.' " The murder occurred in 1989. (2) "THE PAROLE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION OF THE TROY ANTHONY DAVIS CASE" , 9/22/08, http://www.pap.state.ga.us/opencms/opencms/ "After an exhaustive review of all available information regarding the Troy Davis case and after considering all possible reasons for granting clemency, the Board has determined that clemency is not warranted." "The Board has now spent more than a year studying and considering this case. As a part of its proceedings, the Board gave Davis’ attorneys an opportunity to present every witness they desired to support their allegation that there is doubt as to Davis’ guilt. The Board heard each of these witnesses and questioned them closely. In addition, the Board has studied the voluminous trial transcript, the police investigation report and the initial statements of all witnesses. The Board has also had certain physical evidence retested and Davis interviewed." (3) A detailed review of the extraordinary consideration that Davis was given for all of his claims, by Chatham County District Attorney Spencer Lawton http://tinyurl.com/46c73l Troy Davis' claims are undermined, revealing the dishonesty of the Davis advocates . Look, particularly, at pages 4-7, which show the reasoned, thoughtful and generous reviews of Davis' claims, as well a how despicable the one sided cynical pro Troy Davis effort is. (4) Officer Mark Allen MacPhail: The family of murdered Officer MacPhail fully believes that Troy Davis murdered their loved one and that the evidence is supportive of that opinion. http://www.markallenmacphail.com/ Not simply an emotional and understandable plea for justice, but a detailed factual review of the case. Troy Davis: Both sides need to be told
Dudley Sharp

Anyone interested in justice will demand a fair, thorough look at both sides of this or any case. Here is the side that the pro Troy Davis faction is, intentionally, not presenting.

(1) Davis v Georgia, Georgia Supreme Court, 3/17/08
Full ruling http://www.gasupreme.us/pdf/s07a1758.pdf
Summary http://www.gasupreme.us/op_summaries/mar_17.pdf

” . . . the majority finds that ‘most of the witnesses to the crime who have allegedly recanted have merely stated that they now do not feel able to identify the shooter.’ “One of the affidavits ‘might actually be read so as to confirm trial testimony that Davis was the shooter.’ ”

The murder occurred in 1989.

(2) “THE PAROLE BOARD’S CONSIDERATION OF THE TROY ANTHONY DAVIS CASE” , 9/22/08, http://www.pap.state.ga.us/opencms/opencms/

“After an exhaustive review of all available information regarding the Troy Davis case and after considering all possible reasons for granting clemency, the Board has determined that clemency is not warranted.”

“The Board has now spent more than a year studying and considering this case. As a part of its proceedings, the Board gave Davis’ attorneys an opportunity to present every witness they desired to support their allegation that there is doubt as to Davis’ guilt. The Board heard each of these witnesses and questioned them closely. In addition, the Board has studied the voluminous trial transcript, the police investigation report and the initial statements of all witnesses. The Board has also had certain physical evidence retested and Davis interviewed.”

(3) A detailed review of the extraordinary consideration that Davis was given for all of his claims, by Chatham County District Attorney Spencer Lawton http://tinyurl.com/46c73l

Troy Davis’ claims are undermined, revealing the dishonesty of the Davis advocates . Look, particularly, at pages 4-7, which show the reasoned, thoughtful and generous reviews of Davis’ claims, as well a how despicable the one sided cynical pro Troy Davis effort is.

(4) Officer Mark Allen MacPhail: The family of murdered Officer MacPhail fully believes that Troy Davis murdered their loved one and that the evidence is supportive of that opinion. http://www.markallenmacphail.com/

Not simply an emotional and understandable plea for justice, but a detailed factual review of the case.

]]> By: debbie http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2009/07/02/troy-davis-decision-postponed-by-supreme-court/#comment-248938 debbie Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:57:46 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/?p=14200#comment-248938 Hey Cara, Thanks for posting updates about this case. It's truly an outrage that this man is still in jail, let alone on death row. Hey Cara,

Thanks for posting updates about this case. It’s truly an outrage that this man is still in jail, let alone on death row.

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