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Kansans Are Troy Davis
“…I ask my family and friends to continue to fight this fight…” These words were among Troy Davis’ last; spoken moments before he was executed by the state of Georgia this week. He was executed despite substantial doubt about his guilt and public objections from persons across … [ Read More... ]
Wichitans Rally In Support of Troy Davis
Several Wichitans stood in solidarity with Troy Davis today as his execution approached. Abolition supporters lined Douglas Ave. to show support for Troy and to voice opposition to the death penalty. While justice did not prevail and Troy was ultimately executed, the fight for abolition will … [ Read More... ]
The Darryl Hunt Project Reaches Lawrence
On Tuesday over 80 people, students and community members alike, gathered at the Ecumenical Campus Ministries at the University of Kansas to hear the heart wrenching story of Darryl Hunt, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1984. During the event, a documentary, “The Trials of Darryl … [ Read More... ]
Topeka Capital-Journal outlines Kansas execution process
Although Kansas has not carried out an execution since 1965, the state has had guidelines in place for the past decade on how to proceed when one is carried out. Former Secretary of Corrections Charles Simmons explained in the article why, for example, an execution would be carried out in Lansing … [ Read More... ]
Death Penalty Trial Leads to Higher Taxes in Kansas County
Just how much does the death penalty cost? It’s no secret that the death penalty is expensive. A 2003 Kansas Legislative Post Audit study found that death penalty cases can cost up to 70% more to try than cases that seek a non-death sentence, such as life without parole. But a Topeka … [ Read More... ]