Campaign Update - Week of 07/21/2008

No execution for Middleton this month

The Missouri Supreme Court declined to vacate the stay of execution it issued in John Middleton’s case. There will be no execution this month but unfortunately one has been set for September 17, 2008 (unless there are other developments in the legal case). The Court also denied money for an independent mental-health examination to determine if Mr. Middleton is competent to be executed.

Color of Justice

Thanks to all of you who came to the screening of The Color of Justice. For those who could not make it and who have inquired about another opportunity, stay tuned.

Save the Date!

Reggieʼs 37th birthday celebration is coming up on August 30, 2008.

“Enough Already!”
Jamala Rogers, Coordinator
JUSTICE for Reggie Campaign
P. O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959
www.justiceforreggie.com

Campaign Update - Week of 07/14/2008

Note: This has been a very volatile week and we waited to see how the dust would settle befoe sending out our weekly update. There are sure to be more changes on the Missouri death penalty scene next week. As we have warned, Missouri is itching to get a couple of executions in before the November election.

Execution stay for John C. Middleton

The state had set July 30 as the execution date for John C. Middleton. We were notifed by his counsel that the MO Supreme Court granted a stay. Then came conflicting reports that the stay was lifted. We don’t know what’s going on at this point and will keep you abreast.

Justice for Reggie Campaign Meeting

We began plans for Reggie’s birthday on August 30. We also are looking at increasing publicity. Michael Eric Dyson and Marcia Dyson have added their names to Reggie’s “List of Influentials” expressing their outrage at a conviction and death sentence given the lack of evidence.

The next meeting is July 28 at 7 pm. The meetings are held at the Rowan Community Center, 1401 Rowan Avenue (63112).

Don’t forget The Color of Justice Documentary

The COJ documentary is part of the 8th annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. It 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 Reggieʼs case.

“Enough Already!”
Jamala Rogers, Coordinator
JUSTICE for Reggie Campaign
P. O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959
www.justiceforreggie.com