9 things to know abou the Troy Davis execution controversy

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From The Atlanta Post:

Troy Davis has been on death row in Georgia for over 20 years after being convicted of murdering Savannah policeman Mark Allen MacPhail in 1991. During that dramatic period, the prisoner has faced a perilous series of reversals during which his date of execution was repeatedly set and repealed.

Today — for the fourth time — “the parole board is scheduled to meet once again to determine whether Davis should live or die,” according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. His execution is set for Wednesday of this week, despite solid evidence that Davis is innocent.

There has been an outpouring of support for his release from around the world, as details in his case emerge that cast doubt on the prosecution’s case. Here are nine things you need to know about the Troy Davis execution controversy, which might inspire you to join in his cause of just liberation.

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