Hearing Date Rescheduled
In case you missed last week’s announcement, Reggie’s March 5 hearing has been reset for September 17. We cannot rest on our laurels and so our efforts continue.
Week in Review
On Monday and Tuesday, Jamala and Vera hit Jefferson and Columbia. MADP chapters had activities set up there; we also visited legislators in the Capitol regarding repeal legislation. Listening to Vera put a human face of the issue of wrongful convictions for those under a death sentence. We talked with students, faculty and community people at Lincoln U and Mizzou. Tomorrow, we head for Springfield, MO.
Juan Melendez
Juan is finishing up his tour in St. Louis. He is an exoneree from Florida’s Death Row with an amazing story of determination to be free and a commitment to end the death penalty. Juan has joined Reggie’s List of Influentials, stating he will do all he can do help Reggie in his fight for justice.
Death Penalty Legislation
HB 1520 and 1496 call for a repeal of the death penalty; SB 786 calls for an audit of the death penalty and HB 1420 calls for a moratorium. All total, there are about 8 bills associated with the death penalty. We’ll keep you updated on the progress of these bills as they move through the House and Senate.
It’s final!
Last week, the appeals court in Texas issued a ruling that Richard Miles is “factually innocent.” Miles had been wrongfully convicted and falsely imprisoned for 15 years. With the help of Centurion Ministries, he was freed in 2009 but the recent ruling makes the earlier release even sweeter.
“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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