The annual meeting of TCADP

Photograph by Louise Ritchie

David Menschel and Juvais Harrington hold the bell that is rung outside Florida State Prison at the time of each execution.  The sound can be heard for almost a mile.  Mark Elliott, of Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, (left in photo) explains the history of the bell to those attending the Annual Meeting of TCADP.

Execution Scheduled - July 1

The U. S. Supreme Court lifted the stay of execution for Mark Schwab. Governor Charlie Crist scheduled the killing for July 1. According to newspaper reports, Gov. Crist said, “It’s a time that makes sense.”

Sheila Meehan, Chair TCADP

Annual meeting

Dear Friends,

This is a reminder that we will hold the Annual Meeting of the Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty on Tuesday evening, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Westminster Room of First Presbyterian Church on Adams and Park.

Elections will be held and there will be a brief presentation by Jeanne Rewa of Equal Justice Works and Mark Elliott of Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.  They will discuss plans for organizing efforts in North Florida.

Along with the ACLU, we are presenting “Freedom to Live,” a 30 minute film of compelling stories of people personally affected by America’s capital punishment system.  The film offers a unique window into its unfairness and inhumanity. “Freedom to Live” also demonstrates that when people get involved, lives can be saved.

As of today, Saturday, there is no word on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the possible execution of Mark Schwab.  We will keep you posted.

Sheila Meehan
Chair, TCADP

Mark Elliot sent the following message regarding the Mark Schwab case

Friends,

The U.S. Supreme Court is meeting today on lifting the stay of
execution for Mark Schwab.  Insiders say that if the stay is lifted, a
new execution date may be announced as early as Monday.

—-Mark

Mark Elliott
Executive Director
Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, FADP.org

TCADP annual meeting

Dear Friends,

TCADP will hold our annual meeting on Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Westminster Room of First Presbyterian Church.

We will have a little time for refreshments and socializing followed by a report on what has taken place during this year. We’ll hold elections and then view a 30 minute film on the death penalty from the ACLU Freedom Files called “Freedom to Live.”
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