Stop the Execution of James Broadnax — Justice Cannot Afford to Be Wrong
James Broadnax is scheduled to be executed on April 30, 2026.

But his conviction is built on unreliable evidence, contradicted by science, and undermined by new testimony.

This is not just a legal case.
This is a question of life, truth, and justice.

We are calling for an immediate halt to his execution and a full, independent review of his case.

A Confession Made Under the Influence — Not Proof of Guilt - Unreliable in court
The State’s case relied heavily on a confession James made while under the influence of PCP, a powerful drug known to distort reality, impair judgment, and increase suggestibility.

Science is clear:
Statements made under such conditions are unreliable.

False confessions are a leading cause of wrongful convictions—especially when individuals are vulnerable, impaired, and under pressure.

This was not reliable evidence.
This was impairment.

 
DNA Evidence Contradicts the Conviction
Forensic evidence tells a completely different story:

James Broadnax’s DNA was not found on the trigger
Not on the grip of the gun
Not on the victim’s clothing or pockets
Instead, DNA points to another individual. - THE CO DEFENDANT 

If James had been the shooter, his DNA would be expected on the weapon.
It isn’t.

A Co-Defendant Has Confessed
James’s co-defendant, Demarius Cummings, has now signed a sworn declaration admitting:

He — NOT James — was the shooter.

This confession is consistent with the DNA evidence, which places Cummings—not James—on the weapon and critical evidence.

This changes everything.

 
A Trial Marked by Serious Errors
James’s 2009 trial was deeply flawed:

DNA testimony relied on work from a witness who never testified, violating his constitutional rights
A “psychopathy” label was introduced by an expert who never examined him
Prosecutors used rap lyrics as evidence, portraying him as violent and irredeemable
Black jurors were excluded, raising serious concerns of racial bias in violation of constitutional protections
This is not the standard of justice required when a life is at stake.

 
He Was Not the Shooter — Yet Faces Execution
Since 2003, the Dallas County District Attorney has not sought the death penalty for non-shooters.

James was:

19 years old
With no significant violent criminal history
And, as evidence now shows, not the person who committed the killings
Yet he is the one facing execution.

 
Who Is James Today?
After 17 years on death row, James is not the person the prosecution tried to portray.

He is:

A mentor to at-risk youth
A peer counselor for other inmates
A man of faith, actively participating in rehabilitation programs
A model prisoner, committed to growth and change
Even within prison walls, he has chosen purpose over despair.

Never had problems during his incarceration

 
This Case Is Bigger Than One Man
This case asks all of us:

Do we allow science to be ignored?
Do we accept confessions made under impairment as truth?
Do we permit executions despite serious doubt and new evidence?
Because once an execution happens—
there is no undoing it.

 
Our Call to Action
We urgently call on:

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
Governor Greg Abbott
to:

STOP the execution of James Broadnax
Grant a stay of execution or clemency
Order a full and independent review of this case
Justice is not about speed.
It is about getting it right.

 
Take Action Now
✍️ Sign this petition
📢 Share his story
📩 Contact decision-makers:

Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles: bpp-pio@tdcj.texas.gov
Governor’s Office: https://gov.texas.gov/contact/
Phone: (512) 463-1782
 
Final Thought
If there is doubt — we must stop.

If there is new evidence — we must listen.

If there is a chance the system got it wrong —
we cannot allow an irreversible mistake.

James Broadnax’s life depends on it.

God bless you all!