Execution date set in Missouri
The state has set July 30 as the execution date for John C. Middleton, a meth drug dealer who allegedly killed two witnesses scheduled to testify against him. Middleton was also convicted in another murder case. It is clear that the state’s first execution since that of Marlin Gray in 2005 is one where there are few shades of gray and less likely to cause a public outcry.
Unless there is a stay, Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty will hold their customary vigil on Tuesday, July 29 at 8:30 pm. We will confirm this in the coming weeks.
There are still challenges to Missouri’s lethal injection method—including Reggie’s—and we remain hopeful that a legal challenge can once again put a monkey wrench in the death machine. But we also recognize that this is an election year with hotly contested races for Attorney General and the Governor, both offices who have their hands on the death penalty lever.
The campaign is gearing up our efforts in Reggie’s case, and asks that you join us in the uncertain days ahead.
Justice for Reggie Campaign meeting
The next meeting is July 14 at 7 pm. The meetings are held at the Rowan Community Center, 1401 Rowan Avenue (63112).
The Color of Justice Documentary
The COJ documentary will be screened on Monday, July 21 at 5 pm at the Tivoli. The cost of admission is $10. This is a video that features Reggie’s case. Please support the efforts of the documentary crew who have been donating their expertise and time.
“Enough Already!”
Jamala Rogers, Coordinator
JUSTICE for Reggie Campaign
P. O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959
www.justiceforreggie.com
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