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National Action Network to Hold Candlelight Vigils In Support of Clemnecy for Troy Davis
—Sep 14, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tyleis Speight, Southeast Regional Director
Mobile: 646-260-4469
NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK TO HOLD CANDLELIGHT VIGILS IN SUPPORT OF CLEMENCY FOR TROY DAVIS
| WHAT: | The Atlanta Chapter of National Action Network will host candlelight vigils in support of clemency for Troy Davis. They will be joined by members of the clergy, community activists and members of the community in support of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles commuting the death sentence of Troy Davis. |
| WHEN: | Thursday – Sunday, September 15-18, 2011; 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| WHO: | Atlanta Chapter of National Action Network, members of the clergy, community activists and supporters. |
| WHERE: | State Board of Pardons and Paroles 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SE East Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30334 |
| DETAILS: | In expectation of the September 19th Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles final clemency hearing regarding Troy Davis, the Atlanta Chapter of National Action Network, clergy, community activists and supporters will hold candlelight vigils, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, every day beginning Thursday, September 15 through Sunday, September 18, 2011, in front of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles office. Given the uncertainty of Davis’ conviction, we implore the parole board to prevent a terrible and irreversible miscarriage of justice and to grant clemency. |
You can also send letters of support to the State Board of Pardons & Paroles (address listed above)