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Seul · Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Posts: 10117 Location: U.S.A.

Justice System on Trial as Mumia Case Reaches Climax

5-15-07
OPEDNEWS.COM
By Dave Lindorff and Linn Washington

Excerpt:
The case of death row prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal, now a quarter of a century long, is heading to a climax this Thursday in a hearing before a three-judge panel of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia. It is a hearing that could result in a new trial for the Philadelphia journalist and former Black Panther, or possibly in a new date with the executioner.

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http://www.opednews.com/articles/genera_dave_lin_070515_justice_system_on_tr.htm

Seul · Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Posts: 10117 Location: U.S.A.

The criminal "justice" system and the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal

8-4-08
SAN FRANCISCO INDY BAY MEDIA
By Jeff Mackler

Excerpt:
Bryan will also appeal the Third Circuit’s rejection of another critical issue raised in his defense. This is the fact that Pennsylvania prosecutor Joseph McGill told the jury in his summary remarks at Mumia’s 1982 trial that they need not concern themselves if they were not certain about Mumia’s guilt or innocence. McGill explained that this was because Mumia would have "appeal after appeal," and therefore any errors that might have occurred could be corrected.

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http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/08/04/18522728.php

Britta · Joined: 26 Aug 2008 Posts: 15

Excerpt:
Mumia Abu-Jamal rallied thousands of protesters in the U.S. city of Denver last week who were calling for the release of U.S. political prisoners.

In a recorded message for the crowds protesting outside the Democratic National Convention, journalist Abu-Jamal attacked U.S. foreign policy, the protection of "foreign despots" and war for "foreign pipelines".

Abu-Jamal made the recording from his death row prison cell at a time when his 26-year battle for freedom has reached a critical point.

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http://www.alternet.org/rights/97510/mumia_abu-jamal_prepared_to_take_his_case_to_the_supreme_court_/
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Seul · Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Posts: 10117 Location: U.S.A.

Top court rejects Abu-Jamal appeal for new trial

10-6-08
INTERNATIONAL HERALD-TRIBUNE - FRANCE
Associated Press

Excerpt:
The justices did not comment on their action Monday, which leaves in place a state Supreme Court ruling upholding Abu-Jamal's murder conviction.

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http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/06/america/Scotus-Mumia-Abu-Jamal.php