Category Archives: Justice4Willie

Back from the Precipice

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Justice for Willie

Last week, an article appeared in The Root reminding us of Willie Manning’s brush with death in May. The article is headlined “The Death Penalty: How Long Will It Survive?” It goes so far as to say: “In some ways, what’s … Continue reading →

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The Burden of Innocence

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Justice for Willie

Today it is exactly two months since the scheduled execution date for Willie Jerome Manning. Then, the very real possibility of Willie losing his life focused our attention and spurred us on to read articles and sign petitions. The FBI … Continue reading →

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No Matter How Long Ago

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Justice for Willie

Although there has been no announcement of anything relevant to Willie Manning for over a month, his first case was cited in the media last week to illustrate issues with the death penalty system in the USA. Al Jazeera’s ‘Inside … Continue reading →

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Another Astonishing Ruling

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Justice for Willie

On March 2, Willie Manning submitted a post-hearing memorandum challenging the constitutional validity of his convictions for the murders of two elderly ladies at their apartment in Brooksville Garden in 1993. This is the second of Willie’s two cases, and … Continue reading →

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Till I Turn to Dust

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Justice for Willie

Willie Manning’s second conviction (the 1993 murder of two elderly African American ladies, Emmoline Jimmerson and Alberta Jordan) has been very much overshadowed by his recent narrow escape from execution for his first conviction (the 1992 murder of two white … Continue reading →

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Remember Edwin Hart Turner

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Justice for Willie

For Willie Manning time must be passing slowly: every day has come and gone without a new Order from the Mississippi Supreme Court. He knows only too well that the stay of execution that he has been granted is precarious. … Continue reading →

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No Matter How Big the Lie

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Justice for Willie

As he has done before, Willie Manning is awaiting the court’s decision about whether to allow DNA testing. He must be aware that his life still hangs in the balance; but he probably knows also that his story has now … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Everyone!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Justice for Willie

Through his attorney, Willie extends his thanks to everyone who has supported him. Death Row is a lonely and challenging place, where messages of support can mean the difference between keeping going and giving up. It has helped Willie enormously … Continue reading →

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He Will See Tomorrow!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Justice for Willie

The Mississippi State Court has today found that “the Motion to Stay Execution should be granted until further Order of this Court”. While his supporters around the world are celebrating, Willie will go back to his regular cell and regular routine. … Continue reading →

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Judges Engineered Willie’s Predicament

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Justice for Willie

Judges in Willie Manning’s case engineered their DNA test refusal by considering only damning prosecution evidence, departing from practice in other cases. Prosecution evidence is by its nature unlikely to be anything other than damning: in any legal case an … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Justice4Willie

Back from the Precipice

The Burden of Innocence

No Matter How Long Ago

Another Astonishing Ruling

Till I Turn to Dust

Remember Edwin Hart Turner

No Matter How Big the Lie

Thank You, Everyone!

He Will See Tomorrow!

Judges Engineered Willie’s Predicament

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