Comments on: U.S. Supreme Court to consider Troy Davis case

By: charese

charese — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:40:08 +0000

I will never believe in the justice system again if they don’t give this man a chance. This is just plain wrong and dispicable. If they’ll kill an innocent man then we’re all in danger. It has been said many times, “injustice for one is an injustice for all.”

By: danell

danell — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:52:45 +0000

From Georgians For Alternatives to the Death Penalty -

Call DA Larry Chisolm! If the Supreme Court chooses not to intervene, the Chatham County District Attorney will have to decide whether to pursue justice, or an execution warrant. Call his office at 912-652-7308 and let them know you would like the DA the re-open Troy’s case. If you live in Georgia or Chatham County, tell them you’re a concerned resident. But remember, you do NOT need to be a resident to take this action! Please spread this far and wide so the DA’s office knows Troy has national support.

Call 912-652-7308 and ask that Troy’s case be re-opened!

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:38:32 +0000

I wouldn’t be too optimistic about the likelihood they will hear the case. The Supreme Court is deciding whether to hear an original habeas corpus petition filed directly in their court. The last time the Supreme Court granted one of these original habeas petitions was 1925. (However, in rare instances they have remanded cases back to a district court for an evidentiary hearing.)

They also have to rule one way or the other on Davis’ petition this week or on Monday, because SCOTUS closes for the summer on June 30th.