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from
F L O R I D I A N S   FOR   A L T E R N A T I V E S
                                   TO THE DEATH PENALTY   (FADP)



February 8, 2007

FADP CONTACTS:
Mark Elliott: 727-215-9646  



GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON THE ADMINISTRATION

OF LETHAL INJECTION TO MEET IN TAMPA.



Following the botched execution of Angel Nieves Diaz on December 13, 2006,
then-Governor Bush issued Executive Order 06-260 to create The Governor's
Commission on the Administration of Lethal Injection.  The Commission is
charged with investigating the Diaz execution and making recommendations
for changes.

All eyes are on Florida.  Since the botched execution of Diaz, eight other
states have joined Florida in suspending executions over rising concerns
about lethal injection.

The Commission will meet in Tampa on Friday, Feb 9 and is scheduled to hold
their final Tampa meeting on Monday, Feb 12, 2007.  This historic investigation
is the first time that Florida's Lethal Injection procedure has been officially
reviewed by a panel in a public forum.  This appears to be a powerful example
of the new Open Government policy of Governor Crist's administration.

Friday's testimony is to include the FDLE Agent that was in the execution
chamber as well as audio testimony from secret Deptartment of Corrections
execution medical staff who will conceal their identity.  An Anesthesiology
expert is also scheduled for Friday.  There will be public comment taken from
1PM to 3PM.  Monday's testimony will include expert medical witnesses and the
Medical Examiner who performed the autopsy on Angel Diaz.

The preliminary report is due to Governor Crist by Feb 15 and the final report
will be released March 1, 2007.

Tampa meetings are at the Tampa Airport Marriott.  Office Level.  Offices of
the Florida Bar.  Meetings begin at 10AM.
Florida Bar Association (813) 879-5151.


For further comment contact Mark Elliott at 727-215-9646



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SENT BY:

      Mark Elliott
      Spokesperson
      Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP)
      800-973-6548
      mark@fadp.org
      www.fadp.org
      PMB 335, 2603 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hwy,
      Gainesville, FL 32609


Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty works for restorative
justice in the form of effective alternatives to the death penalty. It
does so by

* supporting and coordinating the work of organizations and individuals
* educating and energizing the general public and state legislators
* supporting the many persons affected by capital crime and punishment
* advocating specific legislative improvements