Community Activist Speaks Out on Troy Davis

The fight continues to save the life of Troy Davis.
On death row since 1990 for the 1989 murder of Savannah Police Officer Mark MacPhail, appeal after appeal has been denied.
Attorneys for Davis are pushing for another hearing and want the case reopened because several witnesses have changed their minds.
Never far from the headlines, it’s a case that could easily divide this city or morph into an issue of race… a move one community activist is warning about.
News Three’s Community Reporter Alice Massimi has more.

NAACP “I am Troy” Campaign in Savannah This Weekend
NAACP “I am Troy” Campaign in Savannah This Weekend

Hundreds of people are expected to rally in savannah this weekend, as part of a national NAACP grassoots campaign in support of Troy Davis.

Global Day of Action for Troy Davis
Global Day of Action for Troy Davis

The fight to save Troy Davis continues.
A Savannah native, Davis is currently on death row in Georgia.

Global Day of Action for Troy Davis
Global Day of Action for Troy Davis

Amnesty International along with Troy Davis supporters from Savannah are on their way to Atlanta to protest the impending execution of Georgia death row inmate Troy Davis.

Indie Rock Band Joins in Fight to Save Troy Davis
Indie Rock Band Joins in Fight to Save Troy Davis

Indie rock group State Radio has joined forces with Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) to produce a short, hard-hitting animated Web video about the plight of death row inmate Troy Davis.

Troy Davis’s Case Subject of International Human Rights Competition
Troy Davis’s Case Subject of International Human Rights Competition

In a speech entered into an international human rights competition, Senator Raymond Lesniak explores the case of Troy Davis.

Troy Davis Hearing

Attorneys representing death row inmate Troy Davis went before the 11-th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. They asked the panel to let them file another appeal of the death row inmate’s sentence.

Davis Supporters Rally in Preparation for Atlanta Hearing
Davis Supporters Rally in Preparation for Atlanta Hearing

A small group of supporters for Troy Anthony Davis gathered at the Chatham County Courthouse Tuesday morning.  They want to support family members and other supporters who have traveled to Atlanta today as the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals takes up the Davis case.

Troy Davis’ Lawyers Head Back to Appeals Court Tuesday
Troy Davis’ Lawyers Head Back to Appeals Court Tuesday

Georgia death row inmate Troy Davis has already been spared from execution three times. On Tuesday, his lawyers hope to push his extraordinary case one more step toward his exoneration when they ask a federal panel to let them file another appeal of his death sentence.

Troy Davis Will Have Latest Appeal Heard
Troy Davis Will Have Latest Appeal Heard

The state says the federal appeals court in Atlanta will hear arguments Dec. 9 on whether death row inmate Troy Anthony Davis can continue to challenge his conviction in the killing of a Savannah police officer.

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In the photos above, from left to right: Martina Correia, Davis' sister fighting for clemency; Troy Davis at graduation, family photo; Davis in court; Davis; Mark MacPhail in police uniform; officers remember MacPhail; Sgt. David Owens, first responder at the crime scene; Keith Stover, former officer and friend of MacPhail.

 


Stay of Execution


Hear from Troy Davis in an audio interview here, Courtesy of Amnesty International

In a 4-to-3 decision, the Supreme Court of Georgia has turned down death row inmate Troy Davis’s request for a new trial. Read both sides' arguments here.


 





 

 

 

 

Timeline of Murder and Trial

Aug. 19, 1989:
Officer MacPhail was shot and killed while working off-duty on a security detail at the Greyhound Bus terminal. He was found in the parking lot connected to a Burger King restaurant on West Oglethorpe.

August 23, 1989:
Troy Davis surrendered and was arrested.

November 15, 1989:
Troy Davis was indicted in the Superior Court of Chatham County for the murder of Mark MacPhail.

August 28, 1991:
Troy Davis was convicted of murdering Mark MacPhail.

February 26, 1993:
Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the conviction and sentence

March 15, 1994:
Habeas corpus petition filed with state court.

September 9, 1997:
State court denied habeas petition.

November 13, 2000:
Georgia Supreme Court affirmed state court’s denial of habeas relief.

December 14, 2001:
Habeas corpus petition submitted to US District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Savannah Division.

May 13, 2004:
US District Court denied Davis federal habeas corpus relief.

September 7, 2005:
Eleventh Circuit heard oral arguments.

September 26, 2006:
Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of federal habeas corpus relief.

April 11, 2007:
Davis’s final appeal submitted to US Supreme Court.

June 25, 2007:
US Supreme Court denied request for appeal

July 5, 2007:
Department of Corrections sets execution for 7 PM on July 17.

July 16, 2007:
State Board of Pardons and Paroles granted a 90-day stay in execution.

July 17, 2007:
Execution was originally scheduled for 7 PM in Jackson, Ga., before being delayed.

Nov. 13, 2007
Georgia Supreme Court considers the appeal.

March 26, 2008
Georgia Supreme Court denies Davis' request for a new trial.

September 3, 2008
State of Georgia sets an execution date of September 23, 2008.

September 22, 2008
Georgia Supreme Court denies Davis' motion for stay of execution.

September 23, 2008
U.S. Supreme Court issues stay of execution.

October 14, 2008:
U.S. Supreme Court denies new hearing.

October 15, 2008:
Judge signs execution order setting date for October 27th.

October 24, 2008:
Federal Appeals Court issues stay of execution.

November 20, 2008:
Federal Appeals Court to hear arguments on December 9th.

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