Supreme Court denies Davis' request for execution
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/21/lawyers-file-appeal-to-stay-troy-davis-execution/?hpt=hp_t1
There has always been great controversy in the U.S. about whether or not the death sentence should still be legal. Now this new case brings the controversy back to the spotlight as people argue if inmate Troy Davis should be executed for a crime comitted 22 years ago. Georgia inmate Troy Davis is expected to be executed soon for the murder of a Savannah police officer. However, there is some evidence of doubt to his guilt as seven of the nine witnesses against him have taken back or contradicted their testimony.Supporters have been protesting for hours and holding vigils in front of the prison where Davis will be executed. He has also gained international support from individuals like former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Desmond Tutu and organizations such as Amnesty International and the NAACP.
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