Action List for Volume 2 Issue 4
Due to the immediacy of Philip Workman's situation Justice Denied is publishing the following appeal from Amnesty International:
Amnesty International USA asks for your Cooperation
The impending execution of Philip Workman if carried out will constitute a travesty of justice of even greater significance than previously believed and acknowledged (if that is possible).
Recent evidence obtained from the State of Tennessee itself indicates high ranking officials conspired to rig Philip Workman's January 25th clemency hearing in an effort to carry out an execution that a majority of Tennessee's citizens do not support. Furthermore, ballistics tests carried out by Shelby County medical examiner O.C. Smith carry no weight because he violated all rules of scientific study in order to obtain the conclusion he wanted.
What You can Do Now!
1) A honking for clemency campaign needs to begin Monday in Nashville and other communities around the state - but particularly here in Nashville. In order to do that we need:TIME IS RUNNING OUT!2) Volunteers beginning Monday to hold signs on the sidewalk outside of the Governors office and across from Legislative Plaza from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This will need to continue through Thursday. Monday is important because we want to announce this effort. We have media that will help us during the week.
3) We need to some nicely made signs of on 24" x 36" foam board that say:
HONK for CLEMENCY for WORKMAN4) We need a set or two of appropriate size stencils and Amnesty International has a bag of markers to fill in the lettering. We need at least 6-8 signs. We can meet this weekend to make these signs.
Call 615-329-0048 for more information and advice to do this in Nashville and anywhere in Tennessee.5) Radio Talk Shows: We need to utilize this "public forum" to make the issue of state killings and the execution of Philip Workman hot news. Anyone can do this from work or home. In communities outside Nashville persons comfortable going on the radio should try and schedule guests to be on these shows next week (and into the future).
6) IN NASHVILLE: We need to identify someone who is fluent in Spanish so we can schedule you on the Hispanic (spanish speaking) radio station for this purpose.
Keep sending those letters for clemency to Governor Sundquist. Hand-written notes and letters are going to the top of the pile to be read immediately. Send to:
Governor Don Sundquist
State Capitol
Nashville, TN 37243-0001Action List for Volume 2 Issue 3
The Innocent Protection Act Petition
Robert Eagle Clayton -- Oklahoma
* When writing in support of an inmate it is helpful to have their inmate ID number. They are provided here when possible.
** You may also point the Governor(s) to the URL of their story. Provided where possible.
The Innocence Protection Act has been introduced in the U.S. House by Reps. Ray LaHood (R-IL) and William Delahunt (D-MA) as H.R. 4167. Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Gordon Smith (R-OR) and Susan Collins (R-ME) are the sponsors of the Senate bill, S. 2690.This important legislation would provide new safeguards in capital cases by:
Allowing prisoners on death row to request DNA testing on evidence from their case that is in the government's possession.
Providing mechanisms to guarantee that everyone has access to a professional and experienced lawyer.
Requiring judges to inform juries of all sentencing options, including the option to sentence a defendant to life imprisonment without parole.You can read the full text of the bill here: http://justice.policy.net/ipa/ipatext.vtml
You can sign a petition in support of this bill here: http://justice.policy.net/grassroots/
For Patrick Swiney in Alabama:Patrick's Original Story URL:
http://www.justicedenied.org/v1issue2.htmlGovernor Don Siegelman
State Capitol
Room N-104
600 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36130You may call or Fax the Governor's office at:
Phone: 334-242-7100 Fax: 334-242-0937Or visit this site to send the Governor an email: http://www.governor.state.al.us/office/email/email.html
For Eugene Casey in Virginia:JD URL for his story: http://www.justicedenied.org/eugenecasey.htm
Name and Number to use when writing:
Freddie Eugene Casey #218207The Honorable James S. Gilmore, III
Governor of Virginia
Office of the Governor
State Capitol, 3rd Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219You may call or FAX him at:
Office: (804) 786-2211
Fax (804) 371-6351.You may send an email to the Governor by visiting this link:
http://www.thedigitaldominion.com/govmail.cfm
For Tony Thrash in Alabama:JD URL for his story: http://www.justicedenied.org/tonythrash.htm
Name and Number to use when writing:
Anthony Thrash 94228Governor Mike Huckabee
Office of the Governor
State Capitol
Little Rock, AR 72201You may call or fax him at:
Office: (501) 682-2345
Fax: (501) 682-3597Or visit this site to send him an email:
http://www.state.ar.us/governor/govmailNew.html
For Robert Eagle Clayton in Oklahoma:JD URL for his story: http://www.justicedenied.org/robertclayton.htm
Governor Frank Keating
Room 212
State Capitol Bldg.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105You may call or Fax him at:
405-521-2342
Fax: 405-521-3353You may send him an email at: < ahref="MAILTO:governor@gov.state.ok.us"> governor@gov.state.ok.us
For Philip Workman in Tennessee:JD URL for his story: http://www.justicedenied.org/philip.htm
Governor Don Sundquist
Office of the Governor
State Capitol
Nashville, TN 37243-0001You may call him at:
(615) 741- 2001Or email him at:
dsundquist@mail.state.tn.us
For Lenworth Edwards in Ohio.JD URL for his story: http://www.justicedenied.org/lennyedwards.htm
Name and Number to use when writing:
Lenworth Edwards # 255 - 415Governor Bob Taft
Vern Riffe Ctr.
77 S. High St., 30th Fl.
Columbus, OH 43215Or you can call or Fax at:
Fax:(614)466-9354
Tel:(614)644-0813 11/98
Herbert Bassette in Virginia: JD URL for his story: http://www.justicedenied.org/herbertbassette.htmName and Number to use when writing:
Herbert Russell Bassette #089088The Honorable James S. Gilmore, III
Governor of Virginia
Office of the Governor
State Capitol, 3rd Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
You may call or FAX him at:
Office: (804) 786-2211
Fax (804) 371-6351.You may send an email to the Governor by visiting this link: http://www.thedigitaldominion.com/govmail.cfm
To keep informed of upcoming executions, Justice Denied suggests you visit these sites:Rick Halperin's complete and up-to-date site on death penalty issues at: http://people.smu.edu/rhalperi
The Citizens United for an Alternative to the Death Penalty at: http://www.cuadp.org