Fresno, CA: Vigil against Death Penalty 6/22 at 4:30 in front of St John's Cathedral

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If you oppose the death penalty, we encourage you to attend this event:



Tuesday, June 22
4:30 p.m.
The state of Georgia has been trying for 18 years to kill Troy Davis, who is very likely INNOCENT of the murder he was convicted of, and has no previous criminal record, The US Supreme Court has ordered that he be given an evidentiary hearing, in which he will have the opportunity to prove his innocence.



The hearing will take place in Georgia on Wednesday, June 23. On the day/evening prior to the hearing, Amnesty International is sponsoring events throughout the nation and the world, to support Davis and pressure the state of Georgia to give him a chance to obtain justice and reclaim his life. He has already come close to execution on three separate occasions, only to be given a last-minute temporary reprieve each time.



A rally - demonstration - vigil will be held on the street in front of St. John's Cathedral, corner of Mariposa and "R" streets. The non-denominational event will feature speakers and music. The event is sponsored by Amnesty International, California People of Faith Working Against the Death Penalty (CPF) and Death Penalty Focus (DPF).

sponsored by Amnesty International,California People of Faith Working Against the Death Penalty (CPF) and Death Penalty Focus (DPF).

For additional information contact:
Fr. Jim Rude, 488-7482, [e-mail] or
Maria Telesco, 255-9492, [e-mail]