Execution date set for Troy Davis - Oct. 27

In 11 days, the state of Georgia will execute a man who very well may be innocent.

As I noted here previously, the Supreme Court, without explanation, has refused to hear Troy Davis's appeal, even though new evidence overwhelmingly suggests that he may be innocent of the murder for which he was convicted.

Seven of the prosecution's nine witnesses have recanted their testimonies and alleged that they had been pressured or coerced by police. But this new evidence will never be heard in court.

Consider also that there was no physical evidence against Davis, and the murder weapon was never found.

Even the Pope has called for Davis's case to be reconsidered. So have Desmond Tutu and Jimmy Carter and countless private citizens.

But Georgia is going to kill him anyway, no questions asked.

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Davis's execution date has been set for October 27. A Chatham County judge signed the death warrant yesterday.

Justice be damned.

If not for luck, that could be you, or someone you care about. Especially if you happen to have been born black.

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