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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Demetrius Frazier in Alabama
DESCRIPTION:Demetrius Frazier is scheduled for execution in Alabama on February 6\, 2025 by nitrogen gas asphyxiation. He was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1991 murder of Pauline Brown. \nCase-specific details are pending. Please sign this petition to receive updates in this case\, and watch for the follow-up email which will direct you to related petitions regarding transparency in Alabama executions and opposing the use of the gas suffocation method of executions. \nRegarding Gas Suffocation Executions: \nKenneth Smith and Alan Miller were both fully conscious for several minutes as the nitrogen gas suffocated them. Carey Grayson was fully conscious for at least six minutes as the nitrogen gas suffocated him. This method of execution is the conscious suffocation of human beings\, and it is abhorrent and absolutely torture. It amounts to cruel and unusual punishment which is barred by the U.S. Constitution. \nThe vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions\, Alabama has continued to go against trend by carrying on with scheduled execution dates. \nAlabama must delay all executions to allow for a thorough study of its capital punishment process and consider the serious objections raised as to how it administers the death penalty.  Alabama has repeatedly shown that it is not capable of carrying out executions – amounting to cruel punishment and the torture of prisoners. \nPlease take action and sign the petition to stop this execution.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-demetrius-frazier-in-alabama/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Steven Nelson in Texas
DESCRIPTION:In 2012\, Steven Nelson was convicted of the capital murder of Clinton Dobson on March 3\, 2011\, in Arlington\, Texas. He has been given an execution date in Texas for February 5\, 2025. \n\nSteven La’Wayne Nelson was convicted and sentenced to death for his involvement in a tragic incident that resulted in the loss of a life. However\, the circumstances surrounding this case reveal a profound injustice that cannot be overlooked. \n\nSee Steven’s official web site here.\nSteven’s Spiritual Advisor\, Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood\, Blogs about the case here.\nSign the petition here\n\nCase Background\nOn the day of the incident\, Steven\, along with two other people\, were involved in a robbery at a church\, which tragically ended in the loss of a life. Steven’s role was that of a lookout\, a position that inherently carries less culpability than the actions of those who directly caused harm. He has consistently maintained that he was outside the church when the victims were injured\, yet the two other individuals involved were never prosecuted. \n\n\nDespite the clear disparity in involvement\, he was the only individual convicted in this case and the only one to receive the death penalty. This raises serious questions about the fairness of his trial and sentencing. This situation highlights a grave injustice that undermines the very foundation of our legal system\, which is meant to ensure that punishment is proportional to the crime committed. \n\n\nArguments Against the Death Penalty in Steven’s Case\n\nDisproportionate Punishment – Steven’s actions do not warrant a death sentence. As a lookout\, he did not commit murder\, nor did he have any intent to harm anyone. It is fundamentally unjust to equate his actions with those of his co-defendants\, who directly caused the death of Clinton Dobson.\nLack of Knowledge – At the time of entering the church\, Steven was unaware that a murder had occurred. This critical fact must be taken into account when determining his culpability. Holding him accountable for a crime he did not commit is a violation of basic principles of justice.\nArbitrary Application of Justice – The fact that Steven is the only one convicted and sentenced to death raises serious concerns about the arbitrary application of the death penalty in this case. Such a disparity undermines public confidence in the justice system.\nRehabilitation Potential – Steven has great potential for rehabilitation and has been positively contributing to society. He keeps showing love and compassion to his wife\, friends and whoever has the chance to cross his path\, demonstrating numerous times that he has grown as a person.\nSteven deeply regrets his involvement in the robbery and has taken multiple opportunities to atone for his past actions.\n\nThe death penalty would eliminate any possibility for further growth and change\, denying Steven the chance to continue his positive contributions to the world and make amends for his mistakes. \n\n\n\nWe urge Governor Abbott\, Texas State Legislators\, and all relevant authorities to review Steven’s case thoroughly. His death sentence represents not only a personal tragedy but a failure of the system to fully investigate the individuals involved. It doesn’t serve anybody’s interests to have an incomplete investigation. Justice should not be a one-size-fits-all approach; it must consider the nuances of each individual case \n\n\nTexas’ aggressive execution schedule marks it as an outlier in its use of the death penalty while the majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions. In the last few years\, Texas has been one of only a handful of states that have carried out death sentences – and it continues to do so targeting the poor\, the mentally ill and people of color. \nPlease sign the petition asking Governor Abbott and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to do everything within their power to stop this execution\, including issuing a stay\, and seeking a path to clemency in the case. \nAdditionally\, you may reach out now to the Board at bpp_clemency@tdcj.texas.gov and the Governor at https://gov.texas.gov/contact/and (512) 463-1782. You can simply leave a voice message\, or choose to speak to a representative if you prefer. \nPlease note: In Texas\, the Governor does have limited power when it comes to the death penalty. But the story we are told that “it’s out of the governor’s hands\,” is only true if we allow it to be. Yes\, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles must recommend clemency in that state in order for the Governor to grant clemency (mercy) by commuting a death sentence. But the fact is that the governor appoints the members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. He can choose to appoint members who will take valid claims and concerns more seriously\, instead of acting like rubber-stamping gate-keepers. He can still use his position of power and influence to enact justice in the State of Texas
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/execution-alert-steven-nelson-in-texas/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Marion Bowman in South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Marion Bowman is scheduled for execution in South Carolina on January 31\, 2025 for his alleged 2002 murder of KanDee Louise Martin. Bowman has always maintained his innocence. \nThe following is from our allies at South Carolinians for Alteratives to the Death Penalty. Learn more here. \nMarion takes responsibility for making immature choices like selling drugs as a teenager\, but he has steadfastly maintained his innocence of murder. His conviction was based on unreliable\, incentivized testimony\, with no forensic evidence connecting him to the crime scene. Studies show that incentivized testimony\, where witnesses are rewarded for providing testimony that supports the prosecutors’ theory of the case\, increases the risk of wrongful convictions.\n\nMarion’s trial was marred by the deep-seated racism of his own trial attorney\, who was more committed to his prejudice than his ethical duty to represent his client effectively. Despite having access to evidence to challenge the State’s case\, his trial attorney failed to use it on behalf of Marion. His inaction stemmed from a disbelief in his Black client\, rooted in racist stereotypes rather than an objective assessment of the facts.\n\nMarion is not just a number or a statistic; he is a father and a grandfather\, a man with strong ties to his family\, even as he faces the harsh reality of death row. The outcome in his case will reverberate deeply in the lives of those closest to him\, especially his daughter and grandchildren\, who will grow up without the man who shaped their early years. For those who know him best\, the prospect of his loss is more than just a family tragedy; it would mean the loss of a guiding presence\, a source of strength\, and a constant reminder of the power of love that transcends even the walls that separate them.\n\nKnown for his humor and charisma\, Marion has become a beacon of support for his fellow inmates\, offering kindness and encouragement in an overwhelmingly harsh and isolating environment. His peers seek him out and respect him for his ability to lift the spirits of those around him\, tirelessly caring for others and even helping to bridge the gap between inmates and correctional staff.\n*** \nIn scheduling executions after more than a decade without one\, South Carolina makes itself an outlier in its use of the death penalty. The majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions\, and increasingly\, states are abolishing the practice altogether\, including the southern state of Virginia\, which repealed its death penalty law. \nPlease sign the petition asking Governor Henry McMaster to do everything within his power to stop this execution\, including issuing a stay\, and seeking a path to clemency in the case. \nPetitions will be delivered on your behalf in the days prior to the scheduled execution.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-marion-bowman-in-south-carolina/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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