Petition to Commute the Death Sentence of Mark A. Brown

Petition to Commute the Death Sentence of Mark A. Brown

The Issue

We, the undersigned, together with the family and friends of Mark A. Brown, urge Governor Strickland to commute Brown's death sentence.

We believe Mr. Brown was denied a fair trial on the basis of:

An instruction following an impasse during the penalty phase deliberations, coerced the jury into a recommending a death penalty verdict.

Introduction of "other acts" as evidence that were not necessary made the trial prejudiced against him.

Using redundant and inflammatory evidence during the consideration of mitigating facts during the penalty determination phase of the trial.

We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge Governor Strickland to commute the sentence of Mark Brown to life without parole.

 

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Ned HamsonPetition StarterMy background includes 30 years of both professional and volunteer work across the globe as a manager, guide and advisor, writer, researcher, editor, strategist, and advocate focused on individual, team, and organizational performance improvement and innovation; advocating just and humane thinking and action toward people, animals, plants and well… the planet. My aim is to help those interested in creating and sustaining positive futures; in short, I help those who want to create an innovation that will work and last (stick).
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The Issue

We, the undersigned, together with the family and friends of Mark A. Brown, urge Governor Strickland to commute Brown's death sentence.

We believe Mr. Brown was denied a fair trial on the basis of:

An instruction following an impasse during the penalty phase deliberations, coerced the jury into a recommending a death penalty verdict.

Introduction of "other acts" as evidence that were not necessary made the trial prejudiced against him.

Using redundant and inflammatory evidence during the consideration of mitigating facts during the penalty determination phase of the trial.

We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge Governor Strickland to commute the sentence of Mark Brown to life without parole.

 

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Ned HamsonPetition StarterMy background includes 30 years of both professional and volunteer work across the globe as a manager, guide and advisor, writer, researcher, editor, strategist, and advocate focused on individual, team, and organizational performance improvement and innovation; advocating just and humane thinking and action toward people, animals, plants and well… the planet. My aim is to help those interested in creating and sustaining positive futures; in short, I help those who want to create an innovation that will work and last (stick).
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Sara Haines
Sara Haines
Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center - Families That Matter

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Petition created on July 30, 2009