Imam Marcellus "Khaliifah" Williams, a 55-year-old African American Muslim serving as the Imam of his prison unit, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on September 24 at the state prison in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Despite DNA evidence that exonerates him and constitutional errors during his 1998 trial, local courts have refused to vacate his conviction. Williams has been wrongfully imprisoned for decades for a crime he did not commit.

If this execution proceeds, an innocent man will unjustly lose his life, and a grave miscarriage of justice will occur. Recent DNA testing conclusively exonerated Williams as far back as 2017, revealing the DNA of an unidentified individual on the alleged murder weapon. This led then-Governor Eric Greitens to block his execution. St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell filed a motion to vacate his conviction after it was discovered that the murder weapon had been mishandled during the trial. Ignoring this critical evidence not only condemns an innocent man but also undermines the integrity of the justice system, setting a dangerous precedent for future cases.

Time is running out. Despite clear evidence of his innocence and constitutional errors in his case, Judge Bruce Hilton denied the request to vacate Williams' conviction and death sentence. The Missouri Supreme Court is moving forward with the execution date. Immediate action is crucial to prevent this wrongful execution. We are calling on Governor Michael Lynn Parson to halt the execution of Imam Williams and ensure that justice is served. Your voice can help save an innocent man's life and uphold the principles of fairness and due process in our legal system.

Please take immediate steps to prevent this injustice:

Sign and share this petition to demand justice for Imam Marcellus "Khaliifah" Williams.

Contact governor: Go to this link (innocentproject.org) to call the officials and send a message directly! 

Learn More About the Case: Read this detailed article (USA Today) to understand the complexities surrounding his conviction.

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