On August 3rd, the State of Florida will conduct its fifth execution of 2023, and its tenth state-assisted suicide, with the execution of “volunteer” James Barnes. James was serving a life sentence when he confessed to the murder of Patricia “Patsy” Miller. James pled guilty, represented himself, waived a jury recommendation, and refused to introduce…

Three weeks from today, the State of Florida plans to execute James Barnes, a man who suffered from sexual and physical abuse as a child, who pled guilty, who waived a jury for sentencing and refused to present mitigation, virtually assuring himself a death sentence.  After his execution date was set, he waived any final…

Last week, I asked you to join us at the mountaintop and end Florida’s death penalty. Thanks to your generous contributions, we are 15% of the way to our $19,341 goal!  If you haven’t yet donated, please consider a gift now. On August 3, James Barnes will be executed at Florida State Prison, the fifth…