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Update 11.4.10 CNN article about the new hearing.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/11/04/ark ... his.three/
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WM3 NEWS: Damien Echols' Oral Argument in front of the Arkansas State Supreme Court Thursday, September 30th
On Thursday, September 30th at 9:00 AM Central, Damien Echols' attorneys will present oral arguments in front of the Arkansas State Supreme Court. These arguments contend that DNA testing and other powerful forensic evidence -- combined with a sworn affidavit that the original jury foreman engaged in blatant misconduct that contributed to the jury's decision -- prove that Echols was wrongfully convicted of the 1993 murders of Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers in West Memphis, Arkansas. Based on this newly discovered evidence, Echols is seeking a new and fair trial.
Stream the proceedings live at 9:00 AM Central:
http://arkansas-sc.granicus.com/ViewPub ... ?view_id=2
Join fellow WM3 supporters at the Arkansas State Supreme Court:
Join WM3 supporters as they fill the Arkansas State Supreme Courthouse (Justice Building, 625 Marshall St) and respectfully listen to the proceedings.
For more information on the Arkansas State Supreme Court, click here: http://courts.state.ar.us/supremecourt/schedule.cfm
A full list of rules and regulations for those attending can be found here:
http://courts.arkansas.gov/Press_Releas ... uments.pdf
Please note:
- You may not wear visible messages (t-shirts, buttons, etc.) of support for the WM3.
- No recording devices or cameras are allowed in the main courtroom.
- You should arrive by 8:00 AM to make sure you get a seat -- no one will be admitted into the courtroom after 9:00 AM.
- Damien will not be present in the court, only his attorneys.
Upon the hearing's conclusion, supporters will carry a massive banner of "Free the WM3" postcards from all over the world from the ASSC to the steps of the Capitol building.
Wednesday night vigil:
For those that are in Little Rock tonight, there will be a vigil at 7:00 PM Central at the Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church (1601 S. Louisiana) in Little Rock featuring Reverend Thompson Murray, Capi Peck of Arkansas Take Action, Lorri Davis and performers Brian Frazier and choir.
Damien Echols Interview/WM3 special on CNN's AC360° Wednesday and Thursday:
Tune in to "AC360°" tonight and tomorrow at 10:00 PM Eastern for the program's two-part series on the case of the West Memphis 3 with a face-to-face interview with Damien Echols.
More information about the interview and special can be read here:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/28/wes ... tml?hpt=C2
For more information on the West Memphis 3, visit:
http://www.freewestmemphis3.org and http://www.wm3.org
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/11/04/ark ... his.three/
original post below
WM3 NEWS: Damien Echols' Oral Argument in front of the Arkansas State Supreme Court Thursday, September 30th
On Thursday, September 30th at 9:00 AM Central, Damien Echols' attorneys will present oral arguments in front of the Arkansas State Supreme Court. These arguments contend that DNA testing and other powerful forensic evidence -- combined with a sworn affidavit that the original jury foreman engaged in blatant misconduct that contributed to the jury's decision -- prove that Echols was wrongfully convicted of the 1993 murders of Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers in West Memphis, Arkansas. Based on this newly discovered evidence, Echols is seeking a new and fair trial.
Stream the proceedings live at 9:00 AM Central:
http://arkansas-sc.granicus.com/ViewPub ... ?view_id=2
Join fellow WM3 supporters at the Arkansas State Supreme Court:
Join WM3 supporters as they fill the Arkansas State Supreme Courthouse (Justice Building, 625 Marshall St) and respectfully listen to the proceedings.
For more information on the Arkansas State Supreme Court, click here: http://courts.state.ar.us/supremecourt/schedule.cfm
A full list of rules and regulations for those attending can be found here:
http://courts.arkansas.gov/Press_Releas ... uments.pdf
Please note:
- You may not wear visible messages (t-shirts, buttons, etc.) of support for the WM3.
- No recording devices or cameras are allowed in the main courtroom.
- You should arrive by 8:00 AM to make sure you get a seat -- no one will be admitted into the courtroom after 9:00 AM.
- Damien will not be present in the court, only his attorneys.
Upon the hearing's conclusion, supporters will carry a massive banner of "Free the WM3" postcards from all over the world from the ASSC to the steps of the Capitol building.
Wednesday night vigil:
For those that are in Little Rock tonight, there will be a vigil at 7:00 PM Central at the Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church (1601 S. Louisiana) in Little Rock featuring Reverend Thompson Murray, Capi Peck of Arkansas Take Action, Lorri Davis and performers Brian Frazier and choir.
Damien Echols Interview/WM3 special on CNN's AC360° Wednesday and Thursday:
Tune in to "AC360°" tonight and tomorrow at 10:00 PM Eastern for the program's two-part series on the case of the West Memphis 3 with a face-to-face interview with Damien Echols.
More information about the interview and special can be read here:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/28/wes ... tml?hpt=C2
For more information on the West Memphis 3, visit:
http://www.freewestmemphis3.org and http://www.wm3.org
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The truth WILL prevail..."FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam09250
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This is a good step0
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Best of luck to the WM3 and all their loved ones.... and the will to show I will always be better than before.0
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I hope that the supporters of the WM3 don't forget about the other WM3...the ones that are no longer living...and are very respectful if they show up.
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Thanks for this - from following a lot of the West Memphis 3 discussion recently it seems obvious that there is firm grounds for a retrial; hopefully this Supreme Court argument will clear the ground to offer Echols a fairer hearing.Cancel my subscription to the Ressurection
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I stand corrected and deleted my post. Sorry guys.0
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http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=44793
Got to work this morning only to see Eddie's face greeting me on the cover of my local newspaper (which I than stole from my work place and now I'm keeping it forever). What a wonderful way to start the morning! There's also a vigil tonight in Little Rock with "special guest" :? , but I don't think I will be able to make it since it's middle of the week. I would love to attend the vigil.Hearts and thoughts they fade....
fade away...
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Thanks for the tread. Wishing the best of luck to the WM3.0
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thinking about this a lot lately
fighting against injustice is pretty much my fave noble cause
good on pj/ev and all those involved everywhere
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Here is a poem (I posted on other forum a few weeks ago). I wrote it for the WM3. I hope that they see justice. This makes me sick.
WM3
Take me as I am
with the dust filled history
of youths violent swarm.
I stood in the streetlight glow
and breathed life hard.
I threw my arms to the sky and I screamed “NOW!!”
But this is just a memory
A sharp towering building crashed down
and swept with it, my honor.
The door slammed shut.
Echoing.
I sink so low on days when the sun comes in
through tiny cracks in the concrete cell.
I am shackled at the ankles.
I am shackled as the world spins around.
I am shackled and I am innocent.
Take me as I am.
For, I am like you.
I dream of freedom.
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A short interview with Damien:
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/28/west.memphis.3.damien.echols/index.html?eref=rss_crime
Edited to add The New York Times article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/29/us/29memphis.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=arkansas&st=csePost edited by gecko on0 -
Sea wrote:Damien Echols Interview/WM3 special on CNN's AC360° Wednesday and Thursday:
Tune in to "AC360°" tonight and tomorrow at 10:00 PM Eastern for the program's two-part series on the case of the West Memphis 3 with a face-to-face interview with Damien Echols.
Tonight all they aired was only 2 minutes of footage of what will be shown on tomorrow's show.0 -
demetrios wrote:Sea wrote:Damien Echols Interview/WM3 special on CNN's AC360° Wednesday and Thursday:
Tune in to "AC360°" tonight and tomorrow at 10:00 PM Eastern for the program's two-part series on the case of the West Memphis 3 with a face-to-face interview with Damien Echols.
Tonight all they aired was only 2 minutes of footage of what will be shown on tomorrow's show.
I didn't realize this was airing, thanks for the info!Hearts and thoughts they fade....
fade away...
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cincybearcat wrote:I hope that the supporters of the WM3 don't forget about the other WM3...the ones that are no longer living...and are very respectful if they show up.
I know I'd be respectful if people who were no longer living showed up! :shock:
Anyway, I sure hope justice - whatever that may be - prevails. And I hope we will actually know for certain that it has prevailed.
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I'm already halfway through 30th Sept. The day is just beginning for Damien Echols and all those involved in the trial today. I wonder if he was able to sleep or rest at all. I really hope so. Even though he will not be present in court today, I can only begin to imagine the wrenching in his guts at the thought of what is happening today.
Although I'm feeling down myself today and facing my own challenges, I'd like to send all my hope to Damien and my strength to those fighting for his cause today. My thoughts are with you. May justice prevail and be restored so others like Damien, Jason & Jessie will also be afforded some hope.if I keep holding out,.... will the light shine through?0 -
Just watched the oral arguments presented and it just seems like such a no-brainer. The state really looked like it was trying to be obstructive as a matter of pride. I really think they just don't want to admit they made mistakes. Riordan did a good job, although I was hoping he would say more on the false confessions since the state and the public seem to be relying heavily on that. I really hope good things come from today's hearing.It's nice to be nice to the nice.0
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Agreed...from the police dept up, they don't want to admit mistakes....fucking tragicRemember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
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I don't get it. I haven't had a chance to watch today's arguments, but I can't find anything about the results. When will we know the court's decision? I guess they have to take some time to think about it.0
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Arguments have concluded. It seems as though the Justices will render a decision on this in 2-3 weeks. You can read more about it here.
http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2010 ... n-morning/"When a person's soul is born in a country, nets are flung at it to hold it back from flight. You speak to me of nationality, language, religion. I shall try to fly past those nets." - James Joyce0 -
What admission by Damien is the state's lawyer talking about?0
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Our criminal justice system is such a fucking joke. It's like a big game - only people's lives are at stake.
I just watched the arguments and think they had good points on both sides. I'm glad I'm not a judge. It kind of seemed like they were leaning toward the defense though. Does anyone else feel that way?0 -
scb wrote:What admission by Damien is the state's lawyer talking about?
I just finished watching the archived video and I was wondering the same too. The only thing that comes to mind is the hearsay evidence that he had said, whilst at a softball game, that he did it and already has another victim picked out. If that's what they mean, that's a very shaky leg to stand on.
Now we wait.if I keep holding out,.... will the light shine through?0 -
sickofit wrote:scb wrote:What admission by Damien is the state's lawyer talking about?
I just finished watching the archived video and I was wondering the same too. The only thing that comes to mind is the hearsay evidence that he had said, whilst at a softball game, that he did it and already has another victim picked out. If that's what they mean, that's a very shaky leg to stand on.
Now we wait.
Oh yeah - that's probably what they meant. Smart thinking! (I hadn't really thought of that as a confession, personally.)0
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