More proof that the death penality doesn't work after the click

From Amnesty International via DJ Paradise

Troy Anthony Davis has been on death row in Georgia for more than 16 years for the murder of Police Officer Mark Allen MacPhail at a Burger King in Savannah, Georgia - despite strong evidence suggesting he is innocent.

· There was no physical evidence against Troy Davis.

· The weapon used in the crime was never found.

· The case against him consisted entirely of witness testimony.

· Seven of the nine non-police witnesses have recanted or contradicted their testimony.

· Many of these witnesses have stated that they were pressured or coerced by police.

· One of the two witnesses who has not recanted or contradicted testimony is Sylvester Coles, the principal alternative suspect.

· Nine individuals have signed affidavits implicating Sylvester Coles.

· Troy Davis has never had a hearing in federal court on the reliability of the witness testimony used against him.

· You can add your name to the 200,000 who have asked for justice for Troy Davis by texting TROY to 9099.

· Go to www.amnestyusa.org/troydavis for more information

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