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Death sentence overturned in cop killing
CNN ^ | 12/18/2001

Posted on 12/18/2001 7:40:18 PM PST by reg45

Edited on 04/29/2004 1:59:48 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

A federal judge Tuesday overturned the death sentence of Mumia Abu-Jamal, convicted 20 years ago of killing a Philadelphia police officer.

But U.S. District Judge William Yohn refused Abu-Jamal's request for a new trial, upholding his 1982 conviction of first degree murder.


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1 posted on 12/18/2001 7:40:18 PM PST by reg45 (rgerald@usa.net)
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To: reg45
Justice delayed is justice denied. If people don't think that some scumbag lawyers will be arguing the same sh!t for convicted terrorists who are not executed post haste ten to twenty years from now, then they've been spending entirely too much time with Nurse Ratchet and the Chief.
2 posted on 12/18/2001 7:45:21 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: reg45
Another activist leftist judge arragantly renders an opinion which harms the public safety and thwarts the public will.
3 posted on 12/18/2001 7:57:54 PM PST by FReethesheeples
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To: reg45
Another activist leftist judge arrogantly renders an opinion which harms the public safety and thwarts the public will.
4 posted on 12/18/2001 7:58:07 PM PST by FReethesheeples
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To: reg45
INTERNATIONAL ACTION CENTER STATEMENT ON JUDGE WILLIAM YOHN'S RULING ON MUMIA ABU-JAMAL 12/18/01

FYI

5 posted on 12/18/2001 8:14:49 PM PST by Neets
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To: reg45
No Justice, No Peace........
6 posted on 12/18/2001 8:18:45 PM PST by Dan from Michigan
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To: reg45
Kill this bastard, now!
That filty garbage has already consumed too much time, money and food..
He was "brave" enough to shoot the downed officer in the face - and then brag about it... He should be brave enough to die.
Kill this bastard -- Kill him twice if possible.
Semper Fi
7 posted on 12/18/2001 8:49:53 PM PST by river rat
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To: reg45
Murder a baby that is fine. Put someone to death that murdered another person. Wo! Hold on here! There is a problem!

I don't get it and I think I never will. Liberalism is too hypocritical for me.

8 posted on 12/18/2001 9:18:34 PM PST by 2nd_Ammendment_Defender
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To: 2nd_Ammendment_Defender
Check out the link I posted at #5...

This appeal has been going on for decades now and will continue on....

And when you see the power and the names behind this, you will see why.

9 posted on 12/18/2001 9:28:25 PM PST by Neets
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To: reg45
This guy, the judge should be held accountable. What the hell is he doing as a judge anyway? PAthetic, and there are others out there just as bad. Get rid of this guy.
10 posted on 12/19/2001 12:48:55 AM PST by Joe Boucher
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To: FReethesheeples
Another activist leftist judge

He was a Bush41 appointee, FWIW.

The ruling is that the sentencing process wasn't appropriate. The state has 180 days to conduct a proper sentencing process, or the sentence is reduced to life. It is still theoretically possible for this to result in a death penalty sentence. Can anyone comment on whether it is practically possible for a new sentencing process to occur that fast?

Fry Mumia!

11 posted on 12/19/2001 2:52:24 AM PST by FreedomPoster
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To: reg45
Where would I go if it were not for FR? IMUS is on vacation and I have CNN on for background noise. Just heard them say, "Coming up, Paula Zahn will talk to Ed Asner about the Abu Jamal case." Guess I'll see what's on C-SPAN
12 posted on 12/19/2001 3:08:17 AM PST by leadpenny
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To: Joe Boucher
I agree. And I'm wondering what all might be hidden in that Judge's closet that some entrperisin investigative reporter might uncover.

This is another reason why foreign terrorists should be tried by a miliary tribunals. Just look at the OJ cases (the last one fizzled because OJ was warned ahead of time by a juror); the Amy Grossberg-Brian Peterson trial; the terrorists spared the death sentence by New York juries; the pardons granted to terrorists by Clinton. (See Barbara Olson's book, FINAL DAYS)

13 posted on 12/19/2001 3:42:17 AM PST by Dante3
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To: reg45
What is the reason to convict a cop killer? Minorities, espeically muslim, can do as they please!!!
14 posted on 12/19/2001 3:54:36 AM PST by mbb bill
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To: reg45
Here is some news to get your blood flowing this morning

Mumia2000 Web Site

DEMAND A NEW TRIAL!!
FREEDOM FOR MUMIA ABU-JAMAL!

"The Internationnal Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal is holding a press conference Wed., Dec. 19, inside Phila. City Hall at 11am at the Mayors Office. Also, Pam Africa will be on "the Today Show" tomorrow, Dec. 19, 7am We won't stop fighting until Mumia is FREE!"

15 posted on 12/19/2001 4:07:34 AM PST by Neets
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To: Dante3
I read the final days. Good read but I don't think DemocRATS will read it. they're in denial as they always have been in regards the Klintoons. The more I hear of Democratic policies and the incredible bunch of dumbasses they back the more I am suprised this country has survived at all. This guy is a judge? He shouldn't be a street sweeper. Maybe qualified to ask if you want fries with that order.
16 posted on 12/19/2001 4:59:12 AM PST by Joe Boucher
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To: FreedomPoster
I like your informed contribution and your sentiments!

"Fry Mumia"!

17 posted on 12/19/2001 5:18:29 PM PST by FReethesheeples
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