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Month: December 2010

Forensic Science Commission to Hear From Arson Experts on Todd Willingham Jan 7

The Texas Forensic Science Commission will devote the entire January 7, 2011 meeting to the case of Todd Willingham. They are scheduled to hear testimony from arson experts. The hearing starts at 9:30 AM, but we plan to be outside the building at 8:30 AM with signs. Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto Boulevard in Austin. We will go inside before the hearing starts. Facebook event page. There will likely be a period devoted to receiving comments from the public. We need members of the public to show up and bring signs to let the Commission know that Texans believeContinue readingForensic Science Commission to Hear From Arson Experts on Todd Willingham Jan 7

Text of Motion to Declare Texas’ Death Penalty Unconstitutional (Hearing set for Monday, Dec 6)

Motion to Declare Texas Death Penalty Unconstitutional as Applied A hearing on the constitutionality of the Texas death penalty will be held in Judge Kevin Fine’s courtroom in Houston on Monday, December 6, at 9 AM. Read more at the Texas Tribune. If you live in Houston or can be there, there will be a demonstration against the Texas death penalty outside the courthouse at 8 AM on Monday (RSVP on the Facebook event page) We will go inside for the hearing at 9 AM. Location: Harris County Criminal Justice Center                1201 Franklin,Continue readingText of Motion to Declare Texas’ Death Penalty Unconstitutional (Hearing set for Monday, Dec 6)