We attach details of an urgent action in Alabama, USA
May 2024
We attach details of an urgent action and asking you to spare a few moments to write to protest at the injustice of this case. It concerns Jamie Mills convicted of murder but a key witness JoAnn Mills had agreed a plea deal prior to the trial. In this she implicated Jamie Mills and in return, the murder charge against her was dropped and she was given a life sentence with the prospect of parole. This deal was denied at trial which suggests the District Attorney lied to the court. Clearly, the presence or not of such a deal would influence the jury's decision on how truthful the witness's testimony was. The existence of the deal was subsequently admitted.
Nevertheless, the execution is due to go ahead on 30th of this month. If you have the time we ask that you write or email the governor (pictured). Amnesty opposes the death penalty in all instances. This is an example of the high level of risk of miscarriage of justice because of the serious doubts over the witness testimony. After execution, nothing can be done to put it right.
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