Troy Anthony Davis

Dec 29 2011

Millions protested to no avail

After 20 years on death row and three previous death warrants, Troy Anthony Davis was executed by the state of Georgia on Sept. 21.

Millions of people across the world protested the death sentence, petitioning a re-trial and for authorities to review the evidence in favor of Davis.

The Savannah native was convicted of the 1989 murder of Mark MacPhail, an off-duty police officer, but advocates and critics of the trial were concerned an innocent man would be put to death.

Sep 20 2011

Scheduled to be executed tomorrow

Officials from the International Action Center will hold a rally tonight at 5 p.m. calling for a halt to the execution of Georgia death-row inmate Troy Davis, who is scheduled to be put to death tomorrow. The rally will start at Crenshaw Blvd. and Vernon Ave. in Leimert Park.

Stanley O. Williford  |   OW Editor
Sep 15 2011

There is too much doubt for death penalty, NAACP says

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In one of its latest statements concerning the Troy Anthony Davis case, the NAACP “strongly condemned” his scheduled execution, saying the organization believes “there is too much doubt surrounding the conviction of Mr. Davis....”

Davis’ execution is scheduled for Wednesday.

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
California
Yvette Hollingsworth was recently named chief compliance officer for Wells Fargo & Co. Hollingsworth, who most recently served as managing director and global head of operations compliance and financial crimes compliance & risk management for Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank, will begin her new role on June 1, 2012. Hollingsworth will be based in San Francisco, and will report to Caryl Athanasiu, executive vice president and chief operational risk officer in the corporate risk group. As chief compliance officer, Hollingsworth will be responsible for ensuring that all areas of the company meet compliance management responsibilities and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Her team will continue to provide independent oversight of business-based compliance management activities.
District of Columbia
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Los Angeles attorney Paul Watford to serve on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: “It is great news that the Senate has confirmed Paul Watford, an exceptionally talented attorney, to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has a breadth of experience as a former prosecutor and a top appellate litigator and will make an excellent addition to the federal bench. However, I am very disappointed that more of my Republican colleagues did not join us in backing this highly qualified nominee.” When Watford is sworn in, he will be only the second African American serving on the Ninth Circuit.