Campaign update for August 12

The Judge’s findings
By now, you know that Judge Manners submitted his findings to the Supreme Court of Missuori before retiring from the bench and going into private practice. The J4R Campaign statement was sent to you last week.

Reggie’s birthday
Please mark your calendar for Reggie’s 42nd birthday celebration. Because of all the 50th commemorative activities for the March on Washington and the Jefferson Bank Protest, we will celebrate Reggie’s birthday on September 28 (his actual birthday is August 30). This is also an opportunity for Reggie’s parents and the Justice for Reggie Campaign to thank those who’ve shared this journey with us.

Upcoming executions
The Supreme Court of Missouri set an October 23 date for the execution of Allen Nicklasson and a November 20 date for the execution of Joseph Franklin. Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has been putting pressure on the state court for execution dates even threatening to resort to the use of the gas chambers if executions continued to be stalled. You will recall there have been legal objections to the unknown effects of propofol as the current drug of choice for the state’s lethal injection. We’ll keep you updated on any developments.