Citing regret for executions that took place in his state over 10 years ago, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber announced last week that no further executions would take place in his state while he is the Governor. "I simply cannot participate once again in something that I believe to be morally wrong," the governor said in uncharacteristically emotional … [Read more...] about Moratorium on executions in Oregon!
Archives for November 2011
"The Disturbing Case of Eddie Lowery" Documentary to Air in December
"The Disturbing Case of Eddie Lowery " will air Friday, December 16, 2011 at 9pm (central time) on MSNBC. Eddie James Lowery was wrongfully convicted of the rape of an Ogden, KS woman in 1981 and spent ten years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. This MSNBC documentary tells the story of Lowery’s wrongful conviction, his difficult journey to justice … [Read more...] about "The Disturbing Case of Eddie Lowery" Documentary to Air in December
Murder Victim Family Member Shares Experience in Salina
KCADP Board member Carolyn Zimmerman spoke in Salina over the weekend about her experience as a murder victim family member and her opposition to the death penalty. Zimmerman, whose father was murdered in 1969, told those who attended the meeting that "So often people think that if there was a murder in your family, you certainly support the death … [Read more...] about Murder Victim Family Member Shares Experience in Salina
KCADP Rally for Repeal a Huge Success!
Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the KCADP Rally for Repeal a huge success! Thanks especially to Jeremy Schroeder and Diann Rust-Tierney for flying in and speaking to an energized Kansas crowd. The 2012 legislative session is coming up very soon, and we look forward to working with Kansans from every corner of the state in the coming weeks … [Read more...] about KCADP Rally for Repeal a Huge Success!
Lawrence Journal-World publishes in-depth account of Kansas felony exoneree
Kansas is not immune to the problems that other states face within the justice system. The first Kansan exonerated through DNA evidence after serving time in a Kansas prison granted an exclusive look into the challenges he has faced since being punished for a crime for which he was innocent. Of the more than 270 people in the United States exonerated by DNA … [Read more...] about Lawrence Journal-World publishes in-depth account of Kansas felony exoneree