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Category Archives: Wrongful Convictions
For Prisoners
O GOD, who sparest when we deserve punishment, and in thy wrath rememberest mercy; We humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, to comfort and succour all prisoners, especially those who are condemned to die. Give them a right understanding of … Continue reading
Posted in Anglican, Current Events, Wrongful Convictions
Tagged Christianity, Justice, Poetry
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Explosive
Just days before Glossip’s new execution date on Sept. 30, former prison cell-mates of Justin Sneed are coming forward. They are saying that it was “common knowledge” in the prisons that Sneed lied about Richard Glossip’s involvement in the murder … Continue reading
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Tagged Death penalty, Lethal injection, Richard Glossip
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Good News
An Oklahoma appeals court has granted Richard Glossip a two-week stay of execution. The new execution date is set for September 30. From the news reports, it seems that the court will be considering evidence that Glossip was “framed.” Hopefully this actually … Continue reading
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Tagged Lethal injection, Richard Glossip
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Lethal Injection
Apologies for the rough state of this poem. Richard deserves more, but it’s better to post it now than wait — Richard’s execution is set for next week. To read about the case, go here. For Richard Glossip: A Petition … Continue reading
Home for Christmas
Hannah Overton has been released from jail, as of yesterday evening when the judge granted her bail and her friends, family, and church posted the necessary $50,000. The Texas Monthly has a celebratory article/analysis here. The legal blogs “Grits for … Continue reading
Hannah Overton’s Letters: In the wilderness
Hannah Overton’s letters from prison are rich with spiritual reflections. They are “unvarnished,” both in style and in content: Hannah has raw realities to relate, and equally raw determination to forgive her enemies and carry the Gospel wherever God leads … Continue reading
Posted in Hannah Overton, Wrongful Convictions
Tagged Advent, Hannah Overton, sonnet
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All’s right with the world
Today is a day of “celebracioun and good cheere,” as Geoffrey Chaucer might say; or, in the words of Robert Browning: The lark’s on the wing; The snail’s on the thorn; God’s in His heaven— All’s right with the world! … Continue reading
The Middle Room 