Why this is Important?
Because Hank Skinner is set to be executed on November 9, 2011, despite untested evidence.
Online Petition:
Dear Ms. Switzer,
We, the undersigned, ask you to act in the interest of Justice and grant DNA testing to Hank Skinner.
There are no valid reasons to stand in the way of scientific tests that can finally determine the truth in his case.
The defense has offered to cover the cost of the tests. In contrast, the state of Texas has laid the burden on its taxpayers to pay for the decade of litigation designed to prevent the tests from being conducted.
As District Attorney, your responsibility is to uphold the law, seek the truth and render justice to all concerned. That includes not only Mr. Skinner, whose life is at stake, but also the victim's family, who is entitled to the truth.
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court granting Mr. Skinner the right to sue for access to DNA testing, the state of Texas has continued to pursue his execution, with the sentencing judge signing a new death warrant for November 9, 2011.
In the name of Justice, please allow the evidence to be tested before it is too late!
Respectfully yours,
[Your name]
Related article:
Mar 07, 2011
The justices by a 6-3 vote on Monday said Henry "Hank" Skinner does have a basic civil right to press for analysis of biological evidence not tested at the time of his trial. The very narrow ruling does not yet get Skinner off death row ...
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