We held a news conference outside the State Bar, where Njeri Shakur spoke on behalf of the Abolition Movement and Greg Butterfield spoke for Millions for Mumia. The news conference was attended by the Houston Chronicle, the local CBS affiliate, the local news radio station, and Peoples Video Network. The story is receiving major play in the media. McKinney has issued a statement denouncing us. Attached is the press release for the action and the statement of complaint.
Tonight there is an important organizers' meeting at our office.
Tomorrow, March 1, we will be traveling to Huntsville to protest the execution of Odell Barnes, an innocent man who's appeal for a reprieve has been turned down by Gov. Bush. And on Monday, Njeri has to appear in court on possible contempt charges. Houston On Tuesday, Feb. 29, at 11 a.m., members of the Texas Death Penalty Abolition Movement will file a formal complaint against attorney Troy McKinney at the State Bar of Texas, Houston Regional Office, located at 1111 Fannin. A news conference will be held outside after the filing. We are putting him and other attorneys like him on notice that we will challenge their complicity with the Texas killing machine.