September 13th Hearings on the Death Penalty in New Jersey

As you may know, Amnesty has worked with New Jerseyans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty on the campaign that led to a moratorium on capital punishment in our state. Please see their announcement about upcoming hearings on the issue below.

Larry Ladutke,
NJ Legislative Coordiantor, AIUSAPaxCF@aol.com wrote:

Friends,

This email contains information on the second public hearing of the New Jersey Death Penalty Study Commission, scheduled for this coming Wednesday, Sept 13. In July, more than 100 NJADP members turned out for the first public hearing of the Commission and we would like to increase that number! Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this historic hearing.

This email also includes information on a very special and timely New Jersey speaking tour featuring two dynamic and inspiring speakers - Juan Melendez and Vicki Schieber.

I hope to see you next week! In peace,
Celeste

Wed., Sept. 13 at 1PM, New Jersey Death Penalty Study Commission Public HearingNew Jersey State House, 125 West State Street, Trenton

Witnesses include Juan Melendez and Vicki Schieber. For more information or directions, contact Abe at abe@njadp.org or 609-278-6719.

Go directly to the hearing at 1PM or join other NJADP supporters at a member reception at the Contemporary Auditorium, 176 West State Street, directly across from the State House. Refreshments will be served after 11:30 until the start of the hearing and again after the hearing. Please RSVP for the reception by contacting Abe at abe@njadp.org or 609-278-6719.

Vicki
Schieber

Shannon Schieber was a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. But, her bright future ended on May 7, 1998 when she was brutally raped and murdered by the "Center City Rapist." Vicki and Sylvester Schieber never imagined the pain of losing a child in this horrific way, or their struggle to see Shannon's killer brought to justice in a way that would honor her memory. Come hear this courageous mother's moving story of love, faith, strength, and her journey for healing.

Juan Melendez

Juan Roberto Melendez Colon spent 17 years, eight months and one day on Florida's death row for a crime he did not commit. He was exonerated and released on January 3, 2002 after a tape recording of the real killer confessing to the crime was found hidden in state files. Come hear Juan share his personal story of suffering and struggle won over by human resilience, courage, faith in God, and hope that justice would prevail.

Celeste Fitzgerald

Director, New Jerseyans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty

www.njadp.org