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@amicusalj.bsky.social
· Jun 4
Amicus is devastated by the news of our patron and dear friend Dr Sunny Jacobs' death earlier today.
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Her legacy will live on through the continued work of Amicus, The Sunny Foundation and all of us whom she inspired.
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Her legacy will live on through the continued work of Amicus, The Sunny Foundation and all of us whom she inspired.
The Amicus Champions of Justice Awards will take place on Wednesday, 26th November at the Inner Temple Hall in London. We’re thrilled to announce that our nominees will be revealed in just two days!
Visit our page to learn more and book your tickets: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/c...
Visit our page to learn more and book your tickets: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/c...
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The Amicus Champions of Justice Awards will take place on Wednesday, 26th November at the Inner Temple Hall in London. We’re thrilled to announce that our nominees will be revealed in just two days!
Visit our page to learn more and book your tickets: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/c...
Visit our page to learn more and book your tickets: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/c...
23-10-2025: Following an unsuccessful appeal challenging the use of nitrogen gas, Alabama executed #AnthonyBoyd. Anthony's final words were, "I didn’t kill anybody. I didn’t participate in killing anybody. There can be no justice until we change this system…Let’s get it."
October 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
23-10-2025: Following an unsuccessful appeal challenging the use of nitrogen gas, Alabama executed #AnthonyBoyd. Anthony's final words were, "I didn’t kill anybody. I didn’t participate in killing anybody. There can be no justice until we change this system…Let’s get it."
Tomorrow, Anthony Boyd is scheduled to be executed by nitrogen gas in Alabama. If executed, he will become the state's 5th execution this year, and the 8th person to be executed by nitrogen since its enforcement. It continues to raise concerns of violations of the 8th Amendment.
October 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Tomorrow, Anthony Boyd is scheduled to be executed by nitrogen gas in Alabama. If executed, he will become the state's 5th execution this year, and the 8th person to be executed by nitrogen since its enforcement. It continues to raise concerns of violations of the 8th Amendment.
Our Autumn Death Penalty Training is this Friday! Sabrina Butler-Smith will be joining us virtually on the first evening of the training as our keynote speaker. A death row exoneree, Sabrina will share her powerful and inspiring story.
Book here: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/t...
Book here: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/t...
October 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Our Autumn Death Penalty Training is this Friday! Sabrina Butler-Smith will be joining us virtually on the first evening of the training as our keynote speaker. A death row exoneree, Sabrina will share her powerful and inspiring story.
Book here: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/t...
Book here: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/t...
17/10/2025: #RichardDjerf was executed for the 1993 murders of the Luna family. This was the second execution in Arizona this year and the 39th nationwide. He was executed by lethal injection and was pronounced dead 15 minutes after the initial drug was administered.
October 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
17/10/2025: #RichardDjerf was executed for the 1993 murders of the Luna family. This was the second execution in Arizona this year and the 39th nationwide. He was executed by lethal injection and was pronounced dead 15 minutes after the initial drug was administered.
15/10/2025: Charles Ray Crawford has been executed by lethal injection in Mississippi. He was sentenced to death for the murder of Kristy Ray. Charles Crawford is the state's 2nd and the nation's 38th execution this year.
#deathpenalty #CharlesCrawford #Arizona #execution
#deathpenalty #CharlesCrawford #Arizona #execution
October 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
15/10/2025: Charles Ray Crawford has been executed by lethal injection in Mississippi. He was sentenced to death for the murder of Kristy Ray. Charles Crawford is the state's 2nd and the nation's 38th execution this year.
#deathpenalty #CharlesCrawford #Arizona #execution
#deathpenalty #CharlesCrawford #Arizona #execution
14/10/2025: Missouri has executed Lance Shockley after he was denied clemency by Governor Kehoe. His final statement was, "So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice and no one will take your joy from you."
#LanceShockley #deathpenalty
#LanceShockley #deathpenalty
October 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
14/10/2025: Missouri has executed Lance Shockley after he was denied clemency by Governor Kehoe. His final statement was, "So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice and no one will take your joy from you."
#LanceShockley #deathpenalty
#LanceShockley #deathpenalty
14/10/2025: Last night, Florida executed Samuel Lee Smithers by lethal injection, making this the state's 14th and the nation's 37th execution this year. When asked for a final statement, he said, "No, sir."
#deathpenalty #deathrow #execution #criminaljustice #SamuelLeeSmithers
#deathpenalty #deathrow #execution #criminaljustice #SamuelLeeSmithers
October 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
14/10/2025: Last night, Florida executed Samuel Lee Smithers by lethal injection, making this the state's 14th and the nation's 37th execution this year. When asked for a final statement, he said, "No, sir."
#deathpenalty #deathrow #execution #criminaljustice #SamuelLeeSmithers
#deathpenalty #deathrow #execution #criminaljustice #SamuelLeeSmithers
Join us tomorrow evening for an inspiring discussion featuring some incredible speakers. You can tune in online to hear from Sister Helen Prejean, Jake Heggie, Michael Mayes, and Christine Rice, who will delve into the book and opera.
Register here: www.amicus-alj.org/events
Register here: www.amicus-alj.org/events
October 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Join us tomorrow evening for an inspiring discussion featuring some incredible speakers. You can tune in online to hear from Sister Helen Prejean, Jake Heggie, Michael Mayes, and Christine Rice, who will delve into the book and opera.
Register here: www.amicus-alj.org/events
Register here: www.amicus-alj.org/events
10/10/2025: #RoyLeeWard was executed by lethal injection for the murder of Stacy Payne. This is the state's 2nd and the nation's 35th execution this year alone.
Roy Lee Ward's final words were, "Brian is going to read them." No media were present in the witness room.
Roy Lee Ward's final words were, "Brian is going to read them." No media were present in the witness room.
October 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
10/10/2025: #RoyLeeWard was executed by lethal injection for the murder of Stacy Payne. This is the state's 2nd and the nation's 35th execution this year alone.
Roy Lee Ward's final words were, "Brian is going to read them." No media were present in the witness room.
Roy Lee Ward's final words were, "Brian is going to read them." No media were present in the witness room.
09/10/2025: Robert Roberson's execution has been halted by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
His team filed a Notice of New Evidence, highlighting judicial misconduct. Judge Bascom Bentley's misconduct "prejudiced Mr Roberson's guilt" and "caused structural error".
His team filed a Notice of New Evidence, highlighting judicial misconduct. Judge Bascom Bentley's misconduct "prejudiced Mr Roberson's guilt" and "caused structural error".
October 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
09/10/2025: Robert Roberson's execution has been halted by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
His team filed a Notice of New Evidence, highlighting judicial misconduct. Judge Bascom Bentley's misconduct "prejudiced Mr Roberson's guilt" and "caused structural error".
His team filed a Notice of New Evidence, highlighting judicial misconduct. Judge Bascom Bentley's misconduct "prejudiced Mr Roberson's guilt" and "caused structural error".
LifeLines is hosting its annual conference featuring Juan Meléndez-Colón, a death row exoneree, and Penelope Gibbs, Founder of Transform Justice, for a powerful discussion!
You can visit their page to learn more and register: lifelines-uk.org.uk/lifelines-au...
#LifeLines #Charity #Conference
You can visit their page to learn more and register: lifelines-uk.org.uk/lifelines-au...
#LifeLines #Charity #Conference
October 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
LifeLines is hosting its annual conference featuring Juan Meléndez-Colón, a death row exoneree, and Penelope Gibbs, Founder of Transform Justice, for a powerful discussion!
You can visit their page to learn more and register: lifelines-uk.org.uk/lifelines-au...
#LifeLines #Charity #Conference
You can visit their page to learn more and register: lifelines-uk.org.uk/lifelines-au...
#LifeLines #Charity #Conference
We're excited to announce that Margot Ravenscroft and Professor Jon Yorke will be guest speakers at Amnesty International UK's evening talk this weekend!
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-day-...
@amnestyuk.bsky.social @jonyorke.bsky.social #WorldDayAgainstDeathPenalty
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-day-...
@amnestyuk.bsky.social @jonyorke.bsky.social #WorldDayAgainstDeathPenalty
October 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We're excited to announce that Margot Ravenscroft and Professor Jon Yorke will be guest speakers at Amnesty International UK's evening talk this weekend!
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-day-...
@amnestyuk.bsky.social @jonyorke.bsky.social #WorldDayAgainstDeathPenalty
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-day-...
@amnestyuk.bsky.social @jonyorke.bsky.social #WorldDayAgainstDeathPenalty
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the opera #DeadManWalking, which first premiered in October 2000. To celebrate, Amicus is hosting a special live talk with the remarkable @sisterhelen.org, @jakeheggiemusic.bsky.social and Christine Rice.
🎟️ Tickets available: www.amicus-alj.org/events
🎟️ Tickets available: www.amicus-alj.org/events
October 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the opera #DeadManWalking, which first premiered in October 2000. To celebrate, Amicus is hosting a special live talk with the remarkable @sisterhelen.org, @jakeheggiemusic.bsky.social and Christine Rice.
🎟️ Tickets available: www.amicus-alj.org/events
🎟️ Tickets available: www.amicus-alj.org/events
30/09/2025: Victor Jones was executed by lethal injection in Florida, becoming the 13th inmate put to death in the state this year. He was convicted of the murders of Matilda and Jacob Nestor.
#USDeathPenalty #execution #lethalinjection #DeathRow
#USDeathPenalty #execution #lethalinjection #DeathRow
October 2, 2025 at 7:57 AM
30/09/2025: Victor Jones was executed by lethal injection in Florida, becoming the 13th inmate put to death in the state this year. He was convicted of the murders of Matilda and Jacob Nestor.
#USDeathPenalty #execution #lethalinjection #DeathRow
#USDeathPenalty #execution #lethalinjection #DeathRow
25/09/2025: Blaine Milam has been executed by way of lethal injection in Texas, for the murder of 13-month-old Amora Bain Carson. Blaine is the state's 5th and the nation's 33rd execution this year alone.
#TexasDeathRow #USDeathPenalty #BlaineMilam #execution #CriminalJustice #CapitalPunishment
#TexasDeathRow #USDeathPenalty #BlaineMilam #execution #CriminalJustice #CapitalPunishment
September 26, 2025 at 8:46 AM
25/09/2025: Blaine Milam has been executed by way of lethal injection in Texas, for the murder of 13-month-old Amora Bain Carson. Blaine is the state's 5th and the nation's 33rd execution this year alone.
#TexasDeathRow #USDeathPenalty #BlaineMilam #execution #CriminalJustice #CapitalPunishment
#TexasDeathRow #USDeathPenalty #BlaineMilam #execution #CriminalJustice #CapitalPunishment
25/09/2025: Geoffrey West was executed by way of nitrogen gas in Alabama, for the murder of Margaret Parrish Berry during a robbery. His execution is the state's 4th and the nation's 32nd this year alone.
#USDeathPenalty #AlabamDeathPenalty #CapitalPunishment #Execution #GeoffreyWest
#USDeathPenalty #AlabamDeathPenalty #CapitalPunishment #Execution #GeoffreyWest
September 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
25/09/2025: Geoffrey West was executed by way of nitrogen gas in Alabama, for the murder of Margaret Parrish Berry during a robbery. His execution is the state's 4th and the nation's 32nd this year alone.
#USDeathPenalty #AlabamDeathPenalty #CapitalPunishment #Execution #GeoffreyWest
#USDeathPenalty #AlabamDeathPenalty #CapitalPunishment #Execution #GeoffreyWest
Join us at the historic @innertemple.org.uk Hall for this year’s Champions of Justice Awards Night, featuring a special performance by the Vox Holloway Choir.
Be sure to grab your tickets: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/c.... Early bird tickets are available until 26th September!
Be sure to grab your tickets: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/c.... Early bird tickets are available until 26th September!
September 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Join us at the historic @innertemple.org.uk Hall for this year’s Champions of Justice Awards Night, featuring a special performance by the Vox Holloway Choir.
Be sure to grab your tickets: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/c.... Early bird tickets are available until 26th September!
Be sure to grab your tickets: www.amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/c.... Early bird tickets are available until 26th September!
17/09/2025: #DavidPittman has been executed by way of lethal injection in Florida, making him the state's 12th execution this year. His last words were, "I know you all came to watch an innocent man be murdered by the state of Florida. I am innocent. I didn’t kill anybody. That’s it."
September 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
17/09/2025: #DavidPittman has been executed by way of lethal injection in Florida, making him the state's 12th execution this year. His last words were, "I know you all came to watch an innocent man be murdered by the state of Florida. I am innocent. I didn’t kill anybody. That’s it."
29/09/2025: The Utah Supreme Court ruled in favour of Ralph Menzies, who was scheduled to be executed on Friday 5th September. Ralph Menzies now has the chance for a competency evaluation to address the concerns over his dementia.
utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/08/29/m...
utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/08/29/m...
Death row inmate Ralph Menzies wins appeal, Sept. 5 execution called off • Utah News Dispatch
Ralph Menzies' execution, scheduled for Sept. 5, was called off after the Utah Supreme Court said he needs another competency evaluation.
utahnewsdispatch.com
September 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
29/09/2025: The Utah Supreme Court ruled in favour of Ralph Menzies, who was scheduled to be executed on Friday 5th September. Ralph Menzies now has the chance for a competency evaluation to address the concerns over his dementia.
utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/08/29/m...
utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/08/29/m...
We're excited to announce that bookings for the Amicus Autumn Death Penalty Training are open! If this interests you, visit our website to book your tickets: amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/t...
‼️Discounts applicable to Students and Amicus Members‼️
‼️Discounts applicable to Students and Amicus Members‼️
August 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM
We're excited to announce that bookings for the Amicus Autumn Death Penalty Training are open! If this interests you, visit our website to book your tickets: amicus-alj.org/what-we-do/t...
‼️Discounts applicable to Students and Amicus Members‼️
‼️Discounts applicable to Students and Amicus Members‼️
28/08/25: #CurtisWindom was executed by way of lethal injection in Florida, making him the state's 11th execution and the nation's 30th execution since January. His final appeals were rejected by the US Supreme Court without a reason given.
August 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
28/08/25: #CurtisWindom was executed by way of lethal injection in Florida, making him the state's 11th execution and the nation's 30th execution since January. His final appeals were rejected by the US Supreme Court without a reason given.
19/08/2025: #KayleBarringtonBates was executed by way of lethal injection in Florida. He did not make a final statement.
Florida continues to set a record, now totalling 10 executions this year, with another scheduled later this month for Curtis Windom. #DeathPenalty #Execution #Florida
Florida continues to set a record, now totalling 10 executions this year, with another scheduled later this month for Curtis Windom. #DeathPenalty #Execution #Florida
August 20, 2025 at 8:54 AM
19/08/2025: #KayleBarringtonBates was executed by way of lethal injection in Florida. He did not make a final statement.
Florida continues to set a record, now totalling 10 executions this year, with another scheduled later this month for Curtis Windom. #DeathPenalty #Execution #Florida
Florida continues to set a record, now totalling 10 executions this year, with another scheduled later this month for Curtis Windom. #DeathPenalty #Execution #Florida
Applications for the Amicus UK Officer Placement are open until 21 August 2PM! A great opportunity to be involved in casework and the death penalty. Visit our page to learn more: www.amicus-alj.org/uk-placements
#Amicus #LawStudent #LegalPlacement #LegalInternship #Casework #Volunteering #Charity
#Amicus #LawStudent #LegalPlacement #LegalInternship #Casework #Volunteering #Charity
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August 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Applications for the Amicus UK Officer Placement are open until 21 August 2PM! A great opportunity to be involved in casework and the death penalty. Visit our page to learn more: www.amicus-alj.org/uk-placements
#Amicus #LawStudent #LegalPlacement #LegalInternship #Casework #Volunteering #Charity
#Amicus #LawStudent #LegalPlacement #LegalInternship #Casework #Volunteering #Charity
05/08/25: Byron Black was executed by way of lethal injection in the state of Tennessee. He is the state's 2nd execution and the nation's 28th execution since the start of the year. Media witnesses have reported that he showed "clear, audible signs of distress" for several minutes.
August 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
05/08/25: Byron Black was executed by way of lethal injection in the state of Tennessee. He is the state's 2nd execution and the nation's 28th execution since the start of the year. Media witnesses have reported that he showed "clear, audible signs of distress" for several minutes.