Innocent until proven guilty

The Issue

These four words helped establish our criminal justice system. But in a nation that prides itself on our belief in liberty and justice for all, why is Troy Davis -- with an overwhelming body of evidence pointing to his innocence -- facing execution?

Twenty years ago, Troy Davis was convicted of murdering a white police officer. Since then, seven of the nine witnesses recanted their statements, new witnesses have come forward identifying another man as the murderer, and the alleged murder weapon has still not been found.

Despite these new developments, the state of Georgia is putting Davis on track to be executed -- perhaps as early as next month.

You can help save Troy Davis' life today by standing up, adding your voice to our "name wall" and asking the Georgia Parole Board to commute his sentence:

When the Supreme Court heard the evidence, they understood that there were many more questions to be answered. But instead of granting Troy Davis a trial where his peers could decide his fate, he was forced to face a single federal judge where the burden was on Troy to prove his innocence -- the exact opposite presumption of a jury trial.

In hopes of exonerating Troy after 10 years of imprisonment, his lawyer submitted each piece of evidence at the hearing. And each piece of evidence was rejected by the judge. Despite noting that the case against Troy was not "ironclad," he nevertheless refused to grant a new trial.

A jury trial would have made this issue moot. Reasonable doubt would have freed Troy Davis.

Now it's up to you to put a stop to Troy Davis' execution. You are his last hope, and time is running out. Tell the Georgia Parole Board not to execute a man with such an overwhelming body of evidence pointing to his innocence:

As an American, I have little faith in our justice system. I have seen how our justice system can fail. Not only that, I have actually been a victim of this same injustice myself. For further information about my own injustice in the crimnal justice system, click here  http://www.change.org/petitions/tell-iowa-courts-to-stop-disobeying-controlling-caselaws-announced-by-the-united-state-supreme-court. Sometimes even when it comes to life and death It is up to us, the citizens of United States, to right this wrong. Please sign this petition to save an innocent mans life.

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Clifford GoodenPetition StarterMy name is Clifford Gooden and I am looking to network with people/friends on certain ideas on important issues that can make a difference in politics, agriculture, and human rights, to names a few. Give me a call if important. We'll discuss it over the phone. 309-292-2361
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The Issue

These four words helped establish our criminal justice system. But in a nation that prides itself on our belief in liberty and justice for all, why is Troy Davis -- with an overwhelming body of evidence pointing to his innocence -- facing execution?

Twenty years ago, Troy Davis was convicted of murdering a white police officer. Since then, seven of the nine witnesses recanted their statements, new witnesses have come forward identifying another man as the murderer, and the alleged murder weapon has still not been found.

Despite these new developments, the state of Georgia is putting Davis on track to be executed -- perhaps as early as next month.

You can help save Troy Davis' life today by standing up, adding your voice to our "name wall" and asking the Georgia Parole Board to commute his sentence:

When the Supreme Court heard the evidence, they understood that there were many more questions to be answered. But instead of granting Troy Davis a trial where his peers could decide his fate, he was forced to face a single federal judge where the burden was on Troy to prove his innocence -- the exact opposite presumption of a jury trial.

In hopes of exonerating Troy after 10 years of imprisonment, his lawyer submitted each piece of evidence at the hearing. And each piece of evidence was rejected by the judge. Despite noting that the case against Troy was not "ironclad," he nevertheless refused to grant a new trial.

A jury trial would have made this issue moot. Reasonable doubt would have freed Troy Davis.

Now it's up to you to put a stop to Troy Davis' execution. You are his last hope, and time is running out. Tell the Georgia Parole Board not to execute a man with such an overwhelming body of evidence pointing to his innocence:

As an American, I have little faith in our justice system. I have seen how our justice system can fail. Not only that, I have actually been a victim of this same injustice myself. For further information about my own injustice in the crimnal justice system, click here  http://www.change.org/petitions/tell-iowa-courts-to-stop-disobeying-controlling-caselaws-announced-by-the-united-state-supreme-court. Sometimes even when it comes to life and death It is up to us, the citizens of United States, to right this wrong. Please sign this petition to save an innocent mans life.

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Clifford GoodenPetition StarterMy name is Clifford Gooden and I am looking to network with people/friends on certain ideas on important issues that can make a difference in politics, agriculture, and human rights, to names a few. Give me a call if important. We'll discuss it over the phone. 309-292-2361

The Decision Makers

Former State House of Representatives
2 Members
Margaret Kaiser
Former State House of Representatives - Georgia-59
Sam Teasley
Former State House of Representatives - Georgia-37
Nathan Deal
Former Governor - Georgia-9
Steve Henson
Former State Senate - Georgia-41
Robert Woodall
Former US House of Representatives - Georgia-7
Rick Crawford
U.S. House of Representatives - Arkansas 1st Congressional District

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Petition created on April 27, 2011