Congressman Johnson Re-Introduces Bill To Protect Innocent Americans From Execution
October 09, 2024
October 09, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Congressman files legislation that allows death row inmates the ability to introduce new evidence
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) announced that he has re-introduced the Effective Death Penalty Appeals Act, which would ensure that death row inmates have the opportunity to present newly discovered evidence of innocence.
Under current law, an inmate on death row can . . .
Congressman files legislation that allows death row inmates the ability to introduce new evidence
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) announced that he has re-introduced the Effective Death Penalty Appeals Act, which would ensure that death row inmates have the opportunity to present newly discovered evidence of innocence.
Under current law, an inmate on death row can . . .