[PAA-Discuss] Troy Davis receives new execution date-act now!

[rebelljb at aol.com]

Subject: Help save a life!

A man who is almost certainly innocent needs your help, and fast.

On Friday, September 12th, Troy Davis was denied clemency by the 
Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles. It is imperative that we 
respectfully ask them to reconsider this unfortunate decision. They 
have to power to stop this indefensible execution and we must implore 
them to make the right decision.

Troy Anthony Davis was convicted of the murder of off-duty Savannah 
Police Officer Mark MacPhail in 1991. No physical evidence links him to 
the crime, and he has steadfastly maintained his innocence. His 
conviction was based solely on the testimony of witnesses. There was no 
other evidence against him. Since his trial, seven people who had 
previously testified against Troy changed the story they had told in 
court.

Some witnesses say they were coerced by police. Others have even signed 
affidavits implicating one of the remaining two witnesses as the actual 
killer. But due to an increasingly restrictive appeals process, none of 
this new evidence has ever been heard in court.

Can you take 30 seconds and help save the life of a man who is almost 
certainly innocent? You can learn more and take action here:

http://action.aclu.org/savetroy