MEDIA COVERAGE: Times Picayune (1, 2, 3, 4) II The Advocate II Democracy Now! (watch part two) II The Guardian II Solitary Watch II Amnesty USA II Amnesty International II Liberation News II Telegraph UK II National Public Radio II ABA Journal II KNOE 8 / AP II Reuters II NY Times: 4 decades of solitary is "barbaric beyond measure"
We are thrilled and honored to announce that just hours ago, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Judge Brady's 2013 ruling overturning Albert's conviction for a third time in a 3-0, unanimous decision (view a PDF of the official court ruling here).
Though the courts have finally ruled in the interest of justice, it may still be months or years before this innocent man is released from his solitary cell.
This is THE moment those of us whose lives have been touched by these men and this case over the years have been waiting for. This is the time when we must call upon the whole of our connections, creativity, and courage to call with one voice for the immediate, unequivocal release of Albert Woodfox from prison once and for all without delay.
We are thrilled and honored to announce that just hours ago, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Judge Brady's 2013 ruling overturning Albert's conviction for a third time in a 3-0, unanimous decision (view a PDF of the official court ruling here).
Though the courts have finally ruled in the interest of justice, it may still be months or years before this innocent man is released from his solitary cell.
This is THE moment those of us whose lives have been touched by these men and this case over the years have been waiting for. This is the time when we must call upon the whole of our connections, creativity, and courage to call with one voice for the immediate, unequivocal release of Albert Woodfox from prison once and for all without delay.
