TROY GRANTED TEMPORARY STAY OF EXECUTION!

Less than 2 hours before Troy was to die by lethal injection, the U.S. Supreme Court , the highest court in the United States, granted a stay of execution. They will be reviewing the petitions and will make their ruling early next week.

Terry spent the day with Troy as he prepared to die. Troy remained in good spirits. Unfortunately, cameras are not permitted on death row, but I can imagine what they would have recorded when Troy learned the news that his life was spared for another week.

Troy Update September 22, 2008

Terry Called in to give a report on how things are going. The lawyers are still working around the clock. Terry is filming in Savannah. He visited with Troy and Troy's in good spirits. He realizes the incredible outpouring of support, including International support and he's very thankful. He still has hope that good will prevail. Troy said, "They can take my body, but they can't take my soul".

Troy is surrounded by incredible family and friends that believe in his innocence.

Quick Update on Parole Board Hearing

To start - this blogging business sounds great for most but I am already wondering if I can just dictate into a microphone and let you hear me instead.  The events are evolving so rapidly if I put down the camera to type - there won't be any footage to watch.

Thursday - September 11

I went down to Atlanta to film the Amnesty International rally which was well attended especially given several date changes due to an unexpected demand for Troy to be executed on September 23.  This in spite of a writ of certiorari currently filed with the U.S. Supreme Court and waiting to be reviewed when they come back from their recess at the end of this month.  

The outpouring of support for Troy was moving.  Rush hour traffic continuously honked their horns showing their support.   When filming these types of events one always wishes they had cameras everywhere.  But we captured some great emotional moments for the film including Troy calling from prison to talk to the crowd.

Friday - September 12

The Georgia Parole Board hearing began for Troy.  There was high expectation that since the Parole Board had issued a stay of execution in July of '07 because of 'reasonable doubt' that they would be of a similar mindset since nothing had changed with Davis being given a new hearing.

The bottom line is that within a few hours of Troy's lawyers making their case the Parole Board came back with a denial of clemency and a denial to stay the execution.  The shock waves rocketed out all the way into the international community.  Within minutes people were calling from all over the world wondering how this could be.

Troy was disappointed of course, but being a faith driven man he still prays for everyone one of those who desires to execute him.  Having spent time with him, his altruistic love for others certainly seems authentic, not vindicative.  

While he wants his freedom he equally desires that no one ever have to walk in his shoes.

PARTING QUESTION

Do you believe in the core judicial principle called 'reasonable doubt?'  

If so, are you willing to possibly let a guilty man walk free to keep an innocent man from being executed?  

Stay tuned and  I will fill in some more blanks tomorrow.

Our film crew is working this week to continue to cover the events as they unfold.  

We certainly can use your support.

Welcome

Thank you for all your support and prayers.   We have been filming in Savannah, GA for the past several days.