This week we'll be discussing the dangers of being a journalist or human rights activist in Russia today. There have been several high profile cases in the western media of journalists (especially investigative journalists) who have been targeted for their work. Some have even been killed, and their deaths have resulted in uninterested and incomplete investigations, much less justice.
We also have news on Troy Davis' case -- last week he received a stay from the U.S. Supreme Court less than two hours before his scheduled execution. The Court reconvened today to decide on whether his case merits a Supreme Court trial -- this afternoon the Court issued a statement saying that no decision on the case will be made until Wednesday. This will void the death warrant in Davis' name, and the state will have to seek a new warrant (with 10 days notice) should the news from the Supreme Court be bad.
*Thanks to everyone who worked so hard on Troy's case -- you made a definite impact that was felt and seen around the world. The fight is not over, but Troy won a small victory last week and again today.*
Zach
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