Campaign Update - Week of 08/18/2008
Posted on August 15, 2008
It’s Reggie’s Birthday
The event to celebrate Reggie’s 37th birthday will be Saturday, August 30, 4:00-5:30 pm. The celebration will be held at the Schafly Library, 225 N. Euclid at Lindell Blvd. The Color of Justice documentary will be shown. Spread the word!
Give us Five!
We need you to help Reggie. Here’s how:
1) Bring a completed petition to the August 30 event.
2) Share three names of your friends with us who can be added to Reggie’s sudden alert list (these are people who can be quickly mobilized for Reggie’s defense).
3) Add the name of an influential person to the List of Influentials (these include people from the business, faith, civic, etc. communities who can mobilize others).
4) Make a donation to the campaign.
5) Attend the birthday celebration.
Crew for Missouri Black Expo
The Campaign is looking for Reggie supporters to join us at the Black Expo on August 23 from 3:00-6:00 pm at the Convention Center. We will be gathering signatures and passing out leaflets for his birthday event. If you can come any time during the 3-hour slot, please let us know.
“Enough Already!”
Jamala Rogers, Coordinator
JUSTICE for Reggie Campaign
P. O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959
www.justiceforreggie.com
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Campaign Update - Week of 07/21/2008
Posted on July 28, 2008
No execution for Middleton this month
The Missouri Supreme Court declined to vacate the stay of execution it issued in John Middleton’s case. There will be no execution this month but unfortunately one has been set for September 17, 2008 (unless there are other developments in the legal case). The Court also denied money for an independent mental-health examination to determine if Mr. Middleton is competent to be executed.
Color of Justice
Thanks to all of you who came to the screening of The Color of Justice. For those who could not make it and who have inquired about another opportunity, stay tuned.
Save the Date!
Reggieʼs 37th birthday celebration is coming up on August 30, 2008.
“Enough Already!”
Jamala Rogers, Coordinator
JUSTICE for Reggie Campaign
P. O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959
www.justiceforreggie.com
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Campaign Update - Week of 07/14/2008
Posted on July 28, 2008
Note: This has been a very volatile week and we waited to see how the dust would settle befoe sending out our weekly update. There are sure to be more changes on the Missouri death penalty scene next week. As we have warned, Missouri is itching to get a couple of executions in before the November election.
Execution stay for John C. Middleton
The state had set July 30 as the execution date for John C. Middleton. We were notifed by his counsel that the MO Supreme Court granted a stay. Then came conflicting reports that the stay was lifted. We don’t know what’s going on at this point and will keep you abreast.
Justice for Reggie Campaign Meeting
We began plans for Reggie’s birthday on August 30. We also are looking at increasing publicity. Michael Eric Dyson and Marcia Dyson have added their names to Reggie’s “List of Influentials” expressing their outrage at a conviction and death sentence given the lack of evidence.
The next meeting is July 28 at 7 pm. The meetings are held at the Rowan Community Center, 1401 Rowan Avenue (63112).
Don’t forget The Color of Justice Documentary
The COJ documentary is part of the 8th annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. It will be screened on Monday, July 21 at 5 pm at the Tivoli. The cost of admission is $10. This is a video that features Reggieʼs case.
“Enough Already!”
Jamala Rogers, Coordinator
JUSTICE for Reggie Campaign
P. O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959
www.justiceforreggie.com
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Campaign Update - Week of 06/30/2008
Posted on July 2, 2008
Execution date set in Missouri
The state has set July 30 as the execution date for John C. Middleton, a meth drug dealer who allegedly killed two witnesses scheduled to testify against him. Middleton was also convicted in another murder case. It is clear that the state’s first execution since that of Marlin Gray in 2005 is one where there are few shades of gray and less likely to cause a public outcry.
Unless there is a stay, Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty will hold their customary vigil on Tuesday, July 29 at 8:30 pm. We will confirm this in the coming weeks.
There are still challenges to Missouri’s lethal injection method—including Reggie’s—and we remain hopeful that a legal challenge can once again put a monkey wrench in the death machine. But we also recognize that this is an election year with hotly contested races for Attorney General and the Governor, both offices who have their hands on the death penalty lever.
The campaign is gearing up our efforts in Reggie’s case, and asks that you join us in the uncertain days ahead.
Justice for Reggie Campaign meeting
The next meeting is July 14 at 7 pm. The meetings are held at the Rowan Community Center, 1401 Rowan Avenue (63112).
The Color of Justice Documentary
The COJ documentary will be screened on Monday, July 21 at 5 pm at the Tivoli. The cost of admission is $10. This is a video that features Reggie’s case. Please support the efforts of the documentary crew who have been donating their expertise and time.
“Enough Already!”
Jamala Rogers, Coordinator
JUSTICE for Reggie Campaign
P. O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959
www.justiceforreggie.com
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Campaign Update - Week of 6/23/2008
Posted on June 27, 2008
Mike Farrell: Fundraiser for Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty
Mike Farrell, star of M*A*S*H and anti-death penalty activist will speak Saturday, June 28 at 8:00 pm and sign copies of his new book, “Just Call Me Mike”. The event is to be held at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Rd 63117. The event is free and open to the public although a suggested donation of $5 would be appreciated.
A fundraising reception will precede the event at 6:00 pm, giving attendees an opportunity to personally meet Mr. Farrell. Tickets are $100/individual or $125/couple. For reservations, call (314) 881-6019, or pay with credit card online at www.moabolition.org.
The Color of Justice Documentary
Finishing touches are being put on the documentary featuring Reggie’s case. Look for details in the next couple of weeks.
Justice for Reggie campaign meetings
Mondays, July 14 and 28 will be our meeting dates for next month. Please mark your calendar. We will need your ideas and support to celebrate Reggie’s birthday on August 30.
“Enough Already!”
Jamala Rogers, Coordinator
JUSTICE for Reggie Campaign
P. O. Box 5277
St. Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-5959
www.justiceforreggie.com
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