Execution Date Set for Jimmy Meders
The State of Georgia has scheduled the execution of Jimmy Meders for January 16th, 2020 at 7 PM. If carried out, this would be the first person put to death in Georgia this year. Please plan to attend a vigil.
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Clemency Denied for Marion Wilson
The State of Georgia has scheduled the execution of Marion Wilson for June 20th, 2019 at 7 PM. Please consider joining a vigil listed here.
New Hampshire Abolishes Capital Punishment
The New Hampshire State Senate voted to override the governor’s veto of a death penalty repeal bill today. This allows the repeal to become law and makes New Hampshire the 21st state to abolish capital punishment in the United States.
Scotty Morrow Executed
Speaking words of contrition, Scotty Morrow became the first Georgian to be executed this year on Thursday May, 2nd. Scotty had been sentenced to die for the murders of Barbara Young and Tonya Woods in 1994. Mr. Morrow expressed remorse, and apologized to the Young and Woods family as his final act.
May 2nd Execution Date for Scotty Morrow
An execution date of May 2nd has been set for Scotty Morrow. This would be the first execution of the year. Georgia last executed someone on May 4th, 2018. We will send more updates and action items as we learn more.
House Bill 702 Introduced to Repeal the Death Penalty
On Thursday, March 28th, a bipartisan group of representatives introduced House Bill 702 which, if enacted, would abolish the death penalty in Georgia.
Catechism Revised to Reflect Inadmissibility of the Death Penalty
The Vatican announced that a section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church would be updated in light of Pope Francis’ developed teaching that the death penalty is inadmissible in all cases “because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.”