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.
3 comments:
If there is reasonable doubt then that doubt should be acted on.
Troy, I'll continue to pray for you. Thank you for your courage - I'm beginning to learn a lot about faith from your example.
Any updates? I have forward this to my whole list of friends...May God bless you!
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