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Catholic conference praises Maryland's abolishment of death penalty |
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May 3, 2013
By Richard Szczepanowski
Catholic Standard
Maryland became the 18th state in the country - and the sixth in six years - to abolish the death penalty, as Gov. Martin O'Malley signed a measure May 2 that prohibits capital punishment in the state.
The legislation, which the Maryland Catholic Conference has sought for more than two decades, goes into effect Oct. 1. Mary Ellen Russell, executive director of the MCC, called the signing "a joyful moment and long-sought victory."
"This is a very exciting day. We have been waiting for it literally for decades," Russell said. "This has been a priority (for the MCC) for years. The Church has been a leading voice for life in all its stages. And this (repeal) is consistent with our pro-life message."
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Fight Grows to Repeal Death Penalty in North Carolina |
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June 28, 2012
Stephanie Carroll Carson and Dallas Heltzell
Public News Service - NC
ELKIN, N.C. - A grassroots movement to repeal North Carolina's death penalty is seen as gaining momentum.
More than 700 businesses and congregations are on record supporting a resolution asking the state to eliminate the death penalty, using the money saved to help murder victims' families and fund programs to prevent violent crimes.
A study done by a Duke University professor found that the state spends an average of $11 million a year in trial costs related to death-penalty cases.
Larry Erwin, owner of Elk Pharmacy in Elkin, added his support to the resolution last week.
"It's so costly to keep people on Death Row and go through all the trial scenarios that are involved. I think it would be a lot easier on the court system and free up a lot of court time."
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Council supports repeal of death penalty (NC) |
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June 17, 2012
By Gregory Childress
The Herald Sun (Durham)
CHAPEL HILL – The Town Council wasted little time last week in giving its support to a group wanting to repeal the death penalty.
In fact, instead of waiting until June 25 to vote on a resolution from People of Faith Against the Death Penalty [PFADP] as was planned, the council cut to chase and approved the resolution in a 7-0 vote during its Monday business meeting.
Councilman Matt Czajkowski led the charge, asking whether the council could reasonably expect to receive any additional information by June 25 to change the council’s overwhelming anti-death penalty position.
“It’s a petition which to most of us on the council seems self-evident … so I would like to see us vote on this petition this evening,” Czajkowski said.
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Continue to Support the NC Racial Justice Act |
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June 7, 2012
Thanks to the groundswell of emails and phone calls, the NC House did not vote on the NC Racial Justice Act repeal bill, Senate Bill 416, yesterday. The House is now expected to vote on the RJA repeal bill this upcoming Monday, June 11 so if you live in North Carolina, please continue to reach out to your representative and encourage him or her to vote against Senate Bill 416.
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Faith leaders want mercy for Ohio death row inmate |
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April 10, 2012
By The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — More than 200 religious leaders are asking Ohio Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik) to spare a man scheduled for execution next week for fatally stabbing a 15-year-old boy during a farmhouse burglary.
Ohioans to Stop Executions and People of Faith Against the Death Penalty say they submitted a Monday letter to Kasich on behalf of about 230 faith leaders. They ask that the sentence of 49-year-old Mark Wiles be commuted to life in prison without parole.
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