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February 19, 2007

FADP CONTACTS:
Mark Elliott: 727-215-9646



GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON THE ADMINISTRATION
OF LETHAL INJECTION MEETING TODAY (MONDAY) IN TAMPA.

NATIONALLY KNOWN MEDICAL EXPERT TO TESTIFY.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY TO BE TAKEN.



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, Ten other states
have joined Florida in suspending executions over rising concerns about lethal
injection.

In what may be their last meeting in Tampa, the Commission will meet on Monday,
Feb 19, 2007 AT 10AM.  This historic investigation is the first time that
Florida's secretive 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.

Monday's testimony will include Dr. Mark Dershwitz, professor of Anesthesiology
at the University of Massachusetts.  Dr. Dershwitz testifies around the country
as an expert witness on lethal injection.

Public testimony is also to be taken.

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

Tampa meetings are at the Tampa Airport Marriott.  Office Level.  Santa Rosa
Room.  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