Dear friends, Thank you for your activism as we fight against the conveyor belt of executions in Arkansas. Last time we wrote you, all eight executions had been put on hold. Now we write you with an update and an ask to continue fighting. Tell Governor Hutchinson to stop these horrific executions Despite continued calls from Amnesty International and activists around the world, one of the “Arkansas Eight”, Ledell Lee was executed on Thursday, April 20. Shortly before he was put to death, the US Supreme Court denied his final appeals to perform a simple DNA test that could have proven his guilt or innocence. As troubling as this news is, this is more reason to keep fighting. Our calls are being heard and on Monday we will be back in Little Rock to personally deliver your petitions to Governor Hutchinson. Before Monday, tell Governor Hutchinson to stop these executions for good Our activism is working. Stacey Johnson was also scheduled for execution on Monday, but his execution was stayed and his death warrant has expired! Out of the eight men originally slated for execution on Arkansas’ conveyor belt of death, four are now safe: execution warrants have expired for Don Davis, Bruce Ward, and Stacey Johnson, and a stay is in place for Jason McGehee. But Arkansas is allowing the conveyor belt to move forward, and three prisoners are still at risk of imminent execution. Kenneth Williams, Marcel Williams and Jack Jones still need your support. Act now to tell Governor Hutchinson he must stop this horrific disregard for human rights Thank you for taking action, Margaret Huang Executive Director, Amnesty International USA | ||
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