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May 2013 (2)
May 15 2013 9:42AM
Innocent on Death Row

“They’re playing Russian Roulette with our lives. Our lives have no value.” John Thompson, exonerated after 14 years on death row Whenever I talk to someone about the death penalty, and my belief that it has no place in society, I’ll...

May 7 2013 5:38PM
Mississippi: execution imminent despite a refusal to DNA test

Tweet Update, 9pm: possible stay of execution . We've just heard great news that the Mississippi Supreme Court have issued a stay of execution for Willie Manning. Thank you for taking action. We'll share more detailed information once...

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