Another appeal, another rejection. As for a fair trial in the case of Troy Davis, it appears as likely as hell freezing over. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Davis' request that his execution be delayed, meaning a new execution date is likely. The case has fluctuated over the years, where balancing recanted testimony and a lack of physical evidence has become deeply rooted in judicial soil. Seven of the nine witnesses claiming Davis shot and killed off-duty police officer Mark MacPhail in 1989 have recanted their testimony and no gun was ever found. Davis has been on death row since 1991. He's vehemently claimed his innocence on the grounds of being wrongfully convicted as a result of false identification. Despite immense pressure from Amnesty International and a plethora of public figures, Davis remains behind bars with his fate unknown. I have written on this case on a few occasions, alluding to State Radio's music to help reiterate the case.
Listen to the lyrics. It's telling. Simply the crux of the entire case.
"Cause' there was no physical weapon
no murder evidence
no murder evidence
No appeal, no clemency"
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