U.S. Supreme Court Orders New Hearing in Troy Davis Case
Monday was an emotional day for the families of convicted murderer Troy Davis and slain Savannah police officer MacPhail. The Supreme Court’s order for an evidentiary hearing came just two days before the 19th anniversary of the murder.
Families react to ruling that Davis should get new evidentiary hearing
The famlies of Troy Davis and Mark MacPhail react to word from the U.S Supreme Court that Davis should have a new evidentiary hearing. Supporters of Davis say the hearing will allow witnesses who have recanted testimony to be heard, which will prove Davis is innocent of the 1989 murder of the police
DA Larry Chisolm Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Troy Davis Case
Chatham County District Attorney Larry Chisolm issues a statement about Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Troy Davis case.
Amnesty International Issues Statement on Supreme Court’s Davis Order
Amnesty International releases statement on SCOTUS order.
Supreme Court Says Troy Davis Should Get Hearing
The Supreme Court says condemned inmate Troy Davis should get another chance to prove his innocence before the state of Georgia executes him.
Civil Rights Leaders to Meet on Troy Anthony Davis Case
A group of civil rights leaders is gathering in Atlanta to discuss the case of a convicted death row inmate who says he is innocent and should be spared from execution.
Community Activist Speaks Out on Troy Davis
The fight continues to save the life of Troy Davis.
On death row since 1990 for the 1989 murder of Savannah Police Officer Mark MacPhail, appeal after appeal has been denied.
Attorneys for Davis are pushing for another hearing and want the case reopened because several witnesses have changed their minds.
Never far from the headlines, it’s a case that could easily divide this city or morph into an issue of race… a move one community activist is warning about.
News Three’s Community Reporter Alice Massimi has more.
Supreme Court Delays Look at Davis Case
High court will wait until, at least, September. Petitions urging local D.A. to act are delivered.
NAACP “I am Troy” Campaign in Savannah This Weekend
Hundreds of people are expected to rally in savannah this weekend, as part of a national NAACP grassoots campaign in support of Troy Davis.
Troy Davis supporters press DA to reopen his case
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Supporters of death-row inmate Troy Davis are calling for Chatham County’s new district attorney to reopen the case against the convicted cop killer.
In the photos above, from left to right: Martina Correia, Davis' sister fighting for clemency; Troy Davis at graduation, family photo; Davis in court; Davis; Mark MacPhail in police uniform; officers remember MacPhail; Sgt. David Owens, first responder at the crime scene; Keith Stover, former officer and friend of MacPhail.
Stay of Execution
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Timeline of Murder and TrialAug. 19, 1989: August 23, 1989: November 15, 1989: August 28, 1991: February 26, 1993: March 15, 1994: September 9, 1997: November 13, 2000: December 14, 2001: May 13, 2004: September 7, 2005: September 26, 2006: April 11, 2007: June 25, 2007: July 5, 2007: July 16, 2007: July 17, 2007: Nov. 13, 2007 March 26, 2008 September 3, 2008 September 22, 2008 September 23, 2008 October 14, 2008: October 15, 2008: October 24, 2008: November 20, 2008: |
