WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the decision by the Georgia Supreme Court in the case of Troy Anthony Davis, Sue Gunawardena-Vaughn, director of the Program to Abolish the Death Penalty at Amnesty International USA, issued the following statement:
"Amnesty International applauds today's decision by the Georgia Supreme Court, which agreed to hear the appeal of Troy Anthony Davis to present evidence that could demonstrate his strong case for innocence. This ruling comes on the heels of the last-minute reprieve granted by the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles, given its own significant concerns about recanted witness testimony. Amnesty International is delighted that the Georgia Supreme Court has agreed to look at the evidence in this case with new eyes. For more than 15 years, all that Mr. Davis has asked is that he be given a chance to present the facts in his case. Establishing the truth would also honor the memory of Officer MacPhail. Today is a great day for all those who are committed to truth and justice."
Amnesty International has long-standing concerns about Troy Davis' case. In February of this year, the organization released a 35-page report, "Where is the Justice for Me? The case of Troy Davis, facing execution in Georgia. In recent weeks the organization has mobilized its worldwide membership and collected thousands of letters calling for clemency for Mr. Davis.
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