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At a Glance

• Kevin Morgan was denied a fair trial. His 911 call, PTSD expert, and other key evidence were blocked from the jury.
• Forensics support Kevin’s account: Evidence is consistent with Kevin backing away as the decedent advanced, not an ambush
• Prosecutors leaned on video they called “very clear,” even though it did not capture the moment of threat or the others in the car.
• Kevin fired one defensive shot to protect himself and his pregnant wife
• Despite these errors, Kevin was sentenced to 23–50 years. His appeal is pending now.
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A FAIR APPEAL FOR KEVIN MORGAN — PROTECTS US ALL


No one should face decades in prison after being denied a fair trial. But that is exactly what happened to Kevin Morgan. Kevin is a father, husband, son, and neighbor. The Constitution guarantees every person in the United States due process — including a fair trial and a fair appeal. When those safeguards are limited, it doesn’t just harm one family. It undermines trust for all of us.  

WHAT WENT WRONG AT TRIAL


Multiple rulings blocked Kevin’s jury from hearing key context and instructions:

• NO SELF-DEFENSE INSTRUCTION was given, even though the evidence supported it. 
• EXPERT TESTIMONY EXCLUDED —  a clinical and forensic psychologist, was prepared to explain Kevin’s mental state and intense fear at the time.
• 911 CALL EXCLUDED — Kevin’s immediate call for help was labeled “self-serving hearsay” instead of being admitted as an excited utterance.
• SENTENCING RELIED ON FALSE ALLEGATIONS — treated as fact and used to justify a sentence of 23 to 50 years in prison. That error wasn’t just unfair; it inflated Kevin’s sentence far beyond what the evidence supported.  

Together, these decisions restricted the defense and compromised the entire process.    


THE APPEAL DATE: OCTOBER 22, 2025
Kevin’s oral argument is scheduled for October 22, 2025 in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. This is the chance to correct the errors and restore fairness.

Public support shows the court, the District Attorney, and elected officials that people are watching and that fairness must come first.   

WHY THIS MATTERS BEYOND ONE CASE


This is not about special treatment. It’s about fairness. Every Pennsylvanian is promised: A jury that hears all relevant evidence. A chance to present expert testimony when the law allows. An appeal process that corrects trial errors.   
When those rights are denied, justice fails. If it can happen to Kevin, it can happen to anyone.   


WHY THIS MATTERS LEGALLY


Kevin’s case is not unique! Pennsylvania appellate courts have overturned convictions for the same errors:    

• SELF-DEFENSE INSTRUCTIONS In PA, once any evidence supports self-defense, the jury must be instructed. Denying it is reversible error. Commonwealth v. Eutsey (Pa. Super. 2022): conviction vacated; new trial ordered after refusal to instruct on imperfect self-defense. Commonwealth v. Mouzon (Pa. Supreme Ct. 2012): confirmed self-defense is a justification issue for the jury.
•   911 CALLS AS “EXCITED UTTERANCES Pa.R.E. 803(2) allows 911 calls made under the stress of a startling event to be admitted. Commonwealth v. Hood (Pa. Super. 2005): appellate courts repeatedly upheld admitting such calls.    
• SENTENCING BASED ON UNPROVEN ALLEGATIONS Commonwealth v. Berry (Pa. Supreme Ct. 2024): judges may not rely on arrests or allegations that didn’t result in convictions.    
• REVERSALS ON JURY INSTRUCTION ERRORS Commonwealth v. Green (Pa. Super. 2025): refusal to give imperfect self-defense instruction → conviction vacated; new trial ordered. Commonwealth v. Truong (Pa. Super. 2002): conviction reversed because the jury wasn’t instructed on voluntary manslaughter despite supporting evidence.    

BIGGER PICTURE

 State data show Black Pennsylvanians are 6× more likely than others to be under correctional supervision. Montgomery County has drawn scrutiny for policies that disproportionately impact defendants compared with neighboring counties.    

BOTTOM LINE: When fairness is denied, Pennsylvania appellate courts step in. That same fairness must be applied in Kevin’s case.     


WHAT YOU CAN DO

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Fairness isn’t optional. It’s guaranteed to all of us  and worth protecting. Let’s bring Kevin Morgan home.