“Death penalty is irreversible, you can’t take back the execution of innocent”
Published: 27 October, 2009, 21:21
Edited: 29 October, 2009, 05:27
TAGS: Crime, Human rights, Law, USA
Reginald Blanton, a 28-year-old condemned murderer, will be put to death by lethal injection within hours. His lawyers and supporters are demanding clemency from the US Supreme Court.
“The one piece of physical evidence that was found on the scene was a footprint that was probably used to kick in the door where the murder took place”, Michael Stark, a member of the Campaign to End the Death Penalty, told RT.
He said the case is a complete travesty of justice, and that Blanton was convicted without a shred of physical evidence. He also added that the shoeprint was several sizes smaller than Blanton’s.
“The US Supreme Court has already said that death is different, that the standard of proof should be much higher than in normal routine cases,” said Stark. “And the standard of evidence used in this case – that they plan to kill Reginald on – is the kind of evidence that you wouldn’t use to convict a person of a property crime or real estate crime.”
“Reginald Blanton, if you look at the evidence, he very well may be an innocent person – and standing for justice means opposing this execution,” Stark added.
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nobody should be locked up when there is reasonable doubt.how can you legally murder someone and you are not for sure they have even committed a crime.i can tell that the people with power do not believe in the bible,because you can tell it by their unforgiving judgment on their fellow man.they live their life for their career.a persons life has no value to them unless some how they can be used to promote them.thats why i have no respect for our law or our legal system.i am just a number not a person.most of our law enforcement mainly our judges and prosecuters would steal kill and do anything in their power to hold their position or better it.they are as bad or worse than the majority locked up.i have more respect for a crackhead than any judge.the crackhead will do anything for another piece of crack,but a judge will do anything to better his career ,but the crackhead is not protected by the law ,the judge is. innocent until proven guilty,thats a joke.why are so many people in jail before they go to jail.justice the same for the rich or the poor,whats that a joke too.i pitty anyone who has to use a court appointed lawyer,the states lawyer,bought and paid for just like our politicians.you might as well use the prosecutor to defend yourself.if their is anything we can do or sign email me and let me know.