Posted by Dave on 10/14/08 at 10:21:42 am
Categories: Capital Punishment, Troy Anthony Davis

The United States Supreme Court has denied Troy Anthony Davis a new trial in order to hear evidence:

“The Supreme Court’s decision is truly shocking, given that significant evidence of Davis’ innocence will never have a chance to be examined,” said Larry Cox, executive director for AIUSA. “Faulty eyewitness identification is the leading cause of wrongful convictions, and the hallmark of Davis’ case. This was an opportunity for the Court to clarify the constitutionality of putting the innocent to death – and in Davis’ case, his innocence could only be determined with a new hearing or trial."

"It is disgraceful that the highest court in the land could sink so low when doubts surrounding Davis' guilt are so high," Cox added.

You can read more about the case of Troy Anthony Davis on my blog, at Amnesty, or at Davis's website.

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