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Troy Davis

Troy Davis was convicted of murdering a Georgia police officer in 1991. Nearly two decades later, Davis remains on death row – even though the case against him has completely fallen apart. » Learn more about Troy Davis

GLOBAL DAY FOR TROY DAVIS

May 19: Participate in the Global Day of Action for Troy Davis

Troy Davis, a man who may well be innocent, has a 30-day stay of execution that is about to expire. No court has yet held a hearing on the new evidence of tainted testimony, yet they are willing to end his life. On May 19th, every person can help make a difference by participating in any activity, event or creative action that calls attention to the injustice of his case.

» Find out what Global Day activities are happening in your state
» Organize and register your own Global Day of Action for Troy Davis event
» Download and print the May 19 Atlanta rally flyer
» Don’t forget: Share pictures from your Day of Action events or activities
» Don’t forget: Give us feedback on your Day of Action

LATEST NEWS ON TROY DAVIS

The Court extended Davis’ stay of execution for 30 days to give him a chance to file a habeas corpus petition with the US Supreme Court. » More information on the court’s decision and case background

TROY DAVIS RESOURCES

| Download a fact sheet on Davis’ case
| Read more about innocence on Georgia’s death row

Troy Davis – Case Background

Most recent update:

BREAKING NEWS: On April 16, by a 2-1 vote, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals denied Davis’ petition.

On October 24, 2008, just three days before Troy Davis’ 3rd scheduled execution date, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay of execution to consider Davis’s request for a second federal habeas petition.

On April 16, 2009, the Court denied Davis’ request. The Court extended Troy’s stay for 30 days to give him a chance to file a habeas corpus petition with the US Supreme Court.

You can read the Court’s 4/16 decision here.

For more information on the 10/24 stay, download the Urgent Action Update.

Background:

Restrictions on Federal appeals have prevented Troy Anthony Davis from having a hearing in federal court on the reliability of the witness testimony used against him, despite the fact that most of the witnesses have since recanted, many alleging they were pressured or coerced by police. Troy Davis remains on Georgia death row, and may be scheduled for execution in the near future.

Troy Davis was sentenced to death for the murder of Police Officer Mark Allen MacPhail at a Burger King in Savannah, Georgia; a murder he maintains he did not commit. There was no physical evidence against him and the weapon used in the crime was never found. The case against him consisted entirely of witness testimony which contained inconsistencies even at the time of the trial. Since then, all but two of the state’s non-police witnesses from the trial have recanted or contradicted their testimony. Many of these witnesses have stated in sworn affidavits that they were pressured or coerced by police into testifying or signing statements against Troy Davis.

One of the two witnesses who has not recanted his testimony is Sylvester “Red” Coles – the principle alternative suspect, according to the defense, against whom there is new evidence implicating him as the gunman. Nine individuals have signed affidavits implicating Sylvester Coles.

| Download a fact sheet on Davis’ case
| Read more about innocence on Georgia’s death row
| Read the European Parliament Resolution on Troy’s Case

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