FADP is co-sponsoring a statewide speaking tour by Sister Helen Prejean, who wrote “Dead Man Walking.” Sr. Helen is a passionate and incredibly moving speaker for ending executions. She has seven public events planned for October 14-17, 2016. Your help is urgently needed to help fund her tour and for materials and expenses for organizers…

A second Florida Circuit Court Judge has ruled Florida’s new death sentencing law to be unconstitutional under the Hurst decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. Great timing with the Florida Supreme Court now deciding how to interpret the Hurst ruling and Florida’s new death sentencing statute. Read more here.

Circuit Judge Milton Hirsch in Miami-Dade County has ruled that Florida’s new death penalty sentencing law violates the Florida Constitution; This adds more weight to the issues now before the Florida Supreme Court. Read a report here.

The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday, May 5th on the Hurst case to decide how recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings highlighting the unconstitutionality of Florida’s death penalty statute, affect not only Hurst, but perhaps all of the 390 people awaiting execution on Florida’s Death Row. A ruling is expected in the next several…

Experience this incredible line-up of amazing speakers. Marietta Jaeger Lane, Co-founder of Journey of Hope, will tell her riveting story of tragedy and faith. Seth Penalver – Florida’s 24th exonerated Death Row survivor, Adam Tebrugge – long-time Florida death penalty litigator and professor, and Darlene Farah – who is working hard to convince the Duval…

Forgiveness Heals: Marietta Jaeger-Lane’s Story of Hope Forgiveness heals; vengeance merely gives the wheel of violence another turn. When Marieta Jaeger-Lane’s seven-year-old daughter was kidnapped from the family’s camp tent and murdered, Marieta’s remarkable response was to choose life over death: she is has worked for years to abolish the death penalty. As part of…