Texas: Please don't execute James Broadnax for murders he didn't commit! The state of Texas plans to execute James Broadnax on April 30, 2026 for a double murder that he did not commit. The actual shooter, James's cousin, Demarius Cummings, was sentenced to life without pa...

I just signed a @uscedp.bsky.social petition urging Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles and Governor Abbott to stop the execution of James Broadnax, who didn't kill anyone. Join me and add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science

Fascinating piece from @adamliptak.bsky.social in @nytimes.com on hypnotized witness Texas death penalty case of #CharlesFlores at #SCOTUS: Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/u...

No Wrongful Execution for Tony Carruthers Tony Carruthers could be innocent – but without your intervention, Tennessee may execute him without considering the full evidence. Tony was convicted without physical evidence, based on testimony from informants, including one paid by the state who later recanted his statement. For decades, the state denied that this informant was paid, and actively prevented the jury from knowing the full truth. Tony was forced to represent himself in court despite extreme mental illness – resulting in a trial riddled with so many mistakes that his co-defendant was granted a new trial. If Tennessee executes Tony, he will be the first person in nearly a century to be executed after being forced to represent himself at trial. There are several fingerprints and DNA from the scene that don't match Tony, but they were never compared to a suspect identified by his co-defendant. Additional evidence has never been tested. These tests could prove Tony's innocence: This evidence MUST be considered before his scheduled execution on May 21. Join us in calling for fingerprint and DNA testing before Tony is put to death.

TN may execute Tony Carruthers on May 21 without considering evidence that could prove his innocence. Sign this to stop the execution + allow forensic testing! @uscedp.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/petitions/no...

There is no physical evidence linking Tony to the crime he’s accused of. He was forced to go to trial without a lawyer, fending for himself while the state’s lawyers asked the jury to take Tonys’s life.

The state does not get to cut corners and rush to put a person to death.

The idea Tennessee would execute a potentially innocent person—without doing the due diligence to make sure they didn’t convict the wrong person—is deeply unsettling. We are partnering with @aclu.org @tndeathpenalty.bsky.social to fight for Tony's life!
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Lyrics Paved the Way to Death Row. But These Rappers Might Save a Life. The rappers argue that James Broadnax’s case exemplifies a larger problem in American courtrooms: The use of rap lyrics as evidence.

Travis Scott, Killer Mike, T.I., Young Thug and Fat Joe filed briefs at the U.S. Supreme Court this month. They’re asking the justices to stop the April 30th execution of James Broadnax, arguing that his case exemplifies a larger problem in American courtrooms: The use of rap lyrics as evidence.

Gov. Newsom: Please commute all death sentences! Take Action: Urge Gov. Newsom to Grant Universal Clemency, Commuting Death Row Sentences! We're calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to enact universal clemency, a bold measure that would commute every...

Californians can use our letter template to email Gov. Newsom directly to commute all death sentences: actionnetwork.org/letters/gov-...

"The case also should help to convince Newsom, who has declared a moratorium on executions, 'to grant universal clemency' to all 578 condemned inmates in California, reducing their death sentences to prison terms."

▶️Petition to Newsom to grant universal clemency: actionnetwork.org/petitions/i-...

In rare move, California Supreme Court overturns death sentence of man who killed a police chief This was only the third time in more than three years that the justices have overturned a defendant’s capital murder conviction as well as his death sentence.

This was only the third time in more than three years that the justices have overturned a defendant’s capital murder conviction as well as his death sentence.

Texas: Please don't execute James Broadnax for murders he didn't commit! The state of Texas plans to execute James Broadnax on April 30, 2026 for a double murder that he did not commit. The actual shooter, James's cousin, Demarius Cummings, was sentenced to life without pa...

Please join me in petitioning Texas to not execute James Broadnax. They condemned him based on rap lyrics he wrote as a teen. Later it was determined that his cousin committed the crimes James was accused of. @uscedp.bsky.social's petition here actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

Advocates say Ohio ‘can’t ignore’ ratio of executed to exonerated death row inmates Ohio has executed 56 men since 1981 and vacated the convictions of 12 other men. Over the course of five decades, that’s a roughly 1-in-5 executed-to-exonerated ratio.

A new report from Ohioans to Stop Executions details the systemic failures with Ohio's death penalty system. For every 5 people Ohio has executed since 1981, the state exonerated 1 person. More here:
www.statenews.org/government-p...

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Texas: Please don't execute James Broadnax for murders he didn't commit! The state of Texas plans to execute James Broadnax on April 30, 2026 for a double murder that he did not commit. The actual shooter, James's cousin, Demarius Cummings, was sentenced to life without pa...

Texas plans to execute James Broadnax on Apr 30 even though he didn't kill anyone. The actual shooter, Demarius Cummings, has admitted he is the one who killed Stephen Swan and Matthew Butler in 2008.

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A month out from a Dallas County execution, another man has confessed to the 2008 shooting In a written declaration, Demarius Cummings, 37, said the fact only his DNA was found on the murder weapon is proof he’s telling the truth.

More about James Broadnax's case in TX: The actual shooter (James's cousin, Demarius) recently admitted he did it. He's serving life in prison while James is on death row. The evidence is clear: Demarius's DNA was found on the murder weapon and one of the victims. www.dallasnews.com/news/courts/...

Texas: Please don't execute James Broadnax for murders he didn't commit! The state of Texas plans to execute James Broadnax on April 30, 2026 for a double murder that he did not commit. The actual shooter, James's cousin, Demarius Cummings, was sentenced to life without pa...

James Broadnax did not kill anyone. Texas is planning to execute him anyway on April 30. We need your help to urge the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and Governor Abbott to stop this execution! Sign and share this petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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Will Texas really execute the man in the 'hypnotized witness' case? Charles Flores' murder conviction hinged on a kind of testimony that Texas now classifies as "junk science," and another man has pleaded guilty to the crime. But Flores remains on death row.

From @pablo.show show in @houstonchronicle.com on #CharlesFlores “hypnotized witness” case: “No, I’m not a lawyer, legislator or activist. I’m a sports journalist. But I know something about fair play. Nothing about this feels even vaguely fair.” www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...

Texas: Please don't execute James Broadnax for murders he didn't commit! The state of Texas plans to execute James Broadnax on April 30, 2026 for a double murder that he did not commit. The actual shooter, James's cousin, Demarius Cummings, was sentenced to life without pa...

Texas plans to execute James Broadnax on April 30 even though he did not kill anyone. The actual shooter, Demarius Cummings, has now admitted he is the one who killed Stephen Swan and Matthew Butler in 2008.

▶️Sign the petition to oppose James's execution! actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

Supreme Court rejects Texas inmate Rodney Reed’s appeal Reed has sought to test crime-scene evidence that he says will help clear him of the killing of 19-year-old Stacey Stites in 1996.

New: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from longtime Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed who has sought to test crime-scene evidence that he says will help clear him.

Exonerated duo warn of 'junk science' in Shaken Baby Syndrome cases through new podcast Exonerated of Shaken Baby Syndrome years apart, Josh Burns and Andrew Roark spotlight questionable medical science in courts through their podcast, Unshaken Truth.

KYTX: Exonerated duo warn of 'junk science' in Shaken Baby Syndrome cases through new podcast: "At the center of the podcast is the case of #RobertRoberson … convicted on the same type of charge Burns and Roark once faced." www.cbs19.tv/article/news...

Alabama Governor Spares Death Row Inmate Who Didn’t Pull the Trigger

Thank you @nytimes.com for covering the commutation of Sonny Burton's death sentence! www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/u...

Huge thanks to Sonny's legal team and loved ones, and to everyone who signed our petition! Read the statement by his counsel here: www.charlessonnyburton.com

Thank you! The governor JUST commuted his sentence!

‼️BREAKING: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey just commuted Sonny Burton's death sentence. Sonny will NOT be executed!

Thank you to everyone who fought for Sonny's life. Your petition signatures, your calls, your emails, and your social media posts all contributed to this win.
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Phone Script Hello, my name is _____________ and I live in ______________. I'm calling to urge Governor Ivey to grant clemency to Mr. Charles “Sonny” Burton before his scheduled execution on March 12. Sonny did not kill anyone, and the State agreed to resentence the person who committed the shooting to life without parole. Executing Sonny now would be deeply unjust. I respectfully ask the Governor to review his case and commute his sentence to life without parole. There is still time to prevent an irreversible mistake. Thank you for taking my call.

👇📞Sample script for calling Gov. Ivey to support clemency for Sonny Burton, a 75-year-old father who is facing execution on Thursday for a killing he didn’t commit.

Call (334) 242-7100 now thru March 12!

THIS WEEK’S URGENT ACTION Call the Governor's Office: (334) 242-7100. Now through March 12, every call matters. We've heard from an inside source that the Governor's phone lines have been flooded with calls about Sonny. That pressure matters, and it must continue. If you live in Alabama, your voice carries even more weight.

‼️📲 This morning faith leaders and community members delivered more than 60,000 petition signatures to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to stop the execution of Sonny Burton, scheduled for this Thursday, March 12! Our next step is to flood the governor’s phone lines @ 334-242-7100 (🗣️sample script in thread)

Gov. Ivey: Please Grant Clemency to Charles "Sonny" Burton Who Faces Execution Despite Not Having Killed Anyone The State of Alabama wants to execute Charles "Sonny" Burton for capital murder. But Sonny never killed anyone. The identity of the shooter, Derrick DeBruce, was never in dispute. However, Alabama al...

If you agree Sonny should not be executed for a crime he did not commit, sign this petition to urge the governor of Alabama to grant clemency: actionnetwork.org/petitions/go...

Alabama Governor Urged to Grant Clemency to Charles Burton Ahead of Execution - Davis Vanguard Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is being urged to grant clemency to 75-year-old death row inmate Charles "Sonny" Burton, who did not kill anyone, before his scheduled March 12 execution, as the victim's daughter and a majority of the still-living jurors have spoken out against the execution.

Sonny Burton is scheduled for execution on Mar. 12 in Alabama for a killing he did not commit! Even the victim's daughter, Tori Battle, is publicly opposing Sonny's scheduled execution.

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Gov. Ivey: Please Grant Clemency to Charles "Sonny" Burton Who Faces Execution Despite Not Having Killed Anyone The State of Alabama wants to execute Charles "Sonny" Burton for capital murder. But Sonny never killed anyone. The identity of the shooter, Derrick DeBruce, was never in dispute. However, Alabama al...

I just signed a @uscedp.bsky.social petition: Gov. Ivey: Please Grant Clemency to Charles "Sonny" Burton Who Faces Execution Despite Not Having Killed Anyone. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/go...

Feb. 24, 1865 | Kentucky Refuses to Ratify Abolition of Slavery Learn more about our history of racial injustice.

On this day in 1865, the Kentucky General Assembly refused to endorse an end to slavery in America. Kentucky did not officially ratify the Thirteenth Amendment until 1976.