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Post by janet on Sept 8, 2006 12:54:33 GMT -5
Mississippi is a state in which the death penalty has strong support.
While the major newspaper in the State, The Clarion-Ledger, has an editorial policy of supporting the death penalty, there is one columnist at the newspaper who is outspoken in his opposition to it. His e-mail address is: dhampton@clarionledger.com
Also, there is an organization in Jackson that is excellent.
Mississippians Educating for Smart Justice, 200 North Congress, Suite 100, Jackson, MS 39201
e-mail: info@mesj.info
Additionally, the Representative of Coahoma County, John Mayo, introduced a Bill into the House that was defeated advocating a moratorium, at minimum, on the death penalty. He is also an excellent advocate.
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Post by Maggie on Sept 9, 2006 6:58:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Janet.
I wonder if the people in Mississippi realize this:
The Clarion-Ledger, has an editorial policy of supporting the death penalty
Essentially they are being brainwashed and don't realize it, imo.
I just sent an email to dhampton... I will post any info I get.
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Post by pumpkinpie on Sept 9, 2006 19:12:05 GMT -5
I cant believe this man who is mentally handicap was sentenced to death! He obviously had problems mentally, and this was known. There could have been another solution like even life in a mental institution. Hope he's got some good lawyers.
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Post by legallybrunette on Sept 15, 2006 4:13:58 GMT -5
I had understood that mental capacity was an absolute requirement for the death penalty to be ordered? Is this not the case then? If it's a case of an individual being particularly devious and seeking to avoid the DP by means of feigning incapacity which is exposed by an expert's opinion, that would be understandable but otherwise, I think it bizarre that the DP can be ordered in the absence of such opinion.
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Post by janet on Oct 26, 2006 19:18:20 GMT -5
In the case of Howard Neal, prosecutors have suggested that his mental capacity has improved due to the fact that he has been exposed to lawyers, legal documents, and other mental stimulation during the time he's spent on death row. They are attempting to have him tested again to prove this fact.
It seems the death penalty can not only be ordered but, also, carried out with enough tenacity and enough time and effort by prosecutors.
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Post by lrs on Nov 16, 2006 16:42:59 GMT -5
Hello, I have been penpals with Howard Neal for the past eight years. What started out as research for a paper I wrote in the 9th grade has turned into a friendship that has lasted nearly a decade. I am constantly trying to find out more information about the progress (or lack there of) of his case and any new news. I was so excited to see that there are others of you who are writing to him as well. I have just moved to Mississippi from Indiana (my husband is in the Air Force). and I plan on visiting Howard for the first time early next year. I would love to talk to anyone who knows Howard. If you know anything more about his case or what I should expect when visiting him could you please let me know? Thanks!
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Post by ukfoto on Mar 22, 2007 6:32:37 GMT -5
Hi CCADP ers, "This is a True story " the play about Howard's life will be performed again in London From March the 26th. Info at www.reprieve.org.ukThanks g
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Post by janet on Mar 23, 2007 11:47:33 GMT -5
I'm familiar with Howard Neal's attorney's. They represent several people I know well on Mississippi's death row.
If you'd like to send me a personal message, I can inform you of what to expect when you visit Howard.
I think it's great that you've maintained contact all these years. This is 'Mississippi Justice"!
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Post by janet on Aug 19, 2007 10:37:20 GMT -5
I'm really happy to say that on Monday, August 13th, 2007, Howard's death sentence was vacated. It was a really special, and long awaited decision.
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Post by pumpkinpie on Aug 19, 2007 21:40:17 GMT -5
I'm really happy to say that on Monday, August 13th, 2007, Howard's death sentence was vacated. It was a really special, and long awaited decision. That's great news!! Thanks for letting us know.
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Post by angel4life on Nov 11, 2007 5:52:09 GMT -5
hi all...... howard is one from my palls. but just for a short time. i readed his story and felt so sorry for him,that i realy needed to write him. just got a letter back and sended one back yesterday. his case makes me so sad ,he doesn't deserve to be on death row(who does?).
hugsss
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Post by legallybrunette on Nov 13, 2007 8:18:38 GMT -5
This is exactly the point that is made in a case recently decided in the UK where the true criminal was discovered through DNA evidence 30 years later and the innocent who spent 16 years in jail, was released to only die a year later, having seen nothing of life since age 16. How awful.
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