Finally, Monday August 17th the Supreme Court issued an order mandating a new evidentiary hearing, meaning that Troy has another chance to prove his innocence. For those of you not hip to the case, here is a breakdown:
Troy Davis was accused and convicted of murdering a Savannah police officer in 1991. There was no physical evidence and since his trial 7 0f the 9 witnesses have recanted their testimony saying that it was forced by the police. The two witnesses who have not recanted their testimonies, are the main suspect in the case and his friend. Even people who advocate the death penalty have been calling for Troy to get another trial.
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