As 2018 arrives, our work to end executions in Florida is expanding. This summer Governor Rick Scott resumed signing Death Warrants, the first since January 2016, setting the record for most executions overseen by a Florida governor. Recent polling shows 62% of Floridians now favor a sentence of life in prison without parole instead of…
Donate today to prevent executions in our future
Our work to end executions in Florida and protect the humanity of all those impacted by the death penalty system would not be possible without your support. Because of your contributions this year we were able to: Convene over 40 leaders from faith, human rights, civil rights, legal, academic, and community organizations at the first…
Florida “Cities for Life – Cities Against the Death Penalty” in the News
Florida – November 30, 2017: Throughout our state, concerned Floridians gathered together at nine prominent, illuminated monuments and churches to participate in the Worldwide “Cities for Life – Cities Against the Death Penalty” Day. On November 30, more than 2,000 cities around the world have celebrated with illuminated actions calling for an end to the…
Florida Death Penalty by the Numbers
Executions and death sentences in our state have resumed with a vengeance. Your help is needed now. Learn the facts about Florida’s death penalty system and get involved today!
Florida Events – November 30 “Cities for Life – Cities Against the Death Penalty” Worldwide Campaign
“No Justice Without Life” – Prominent events will take place throughout Florida on Thursday, November 30th for the Worldwide “Cities For Life, Cities Against the Death Penalty” Campaign. Organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio, more than 2,000 cities illuminate monuments and churches and hold events that say “NO” to the death penalty. You are invited to attend an event near you. Details are available at…
Join the November 30 “Cities for Life – Cities Against the Death Penalty” Worldwide Campaign – Attend an Event Near You!
“No Justice Without Life” – FADP helped arrange speakers and organize prominent events throughout Florida on Thursday, November 30thfor the Worldwide “Cities For Life, Cities Against the Death Penalty” Campaign. Organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio, more than 2,000 cities illuminate monuments and churches and hold events that say “NO” to the death penalty. You are invited to attend an event near you. Details are available…
Plans shaping up for this year’s Cities for Life, Cities Against the Death Penalty
Save the date! We’re excited to be working with all of the Florida Catholic Dioceses, the Florida Catholic Conference, and Equal Justice USA on this year’s International Day of Cities for Life, Cities against the Death Penalty events. Family members of murder victims, death row exonerees, death penalty attorneys, law professors, and religious leaders will join…
ACTION – Halt Pat Hannon Execution!
Pat Hannon of Florida is scheduled to be executed Wednesday, November 8th at 6:00PM. He has been on Death Row for 26 years. Please contact Florida Gov. Rick Scott and urge him to halt the execution of Patrick Hannon. Governor Rick Scott The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 Phone: 850-488-7146 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm ET) Email: [email protected] It…
FL Supreme Court Denies Stay of Wednesday’s Execution
Update: Pat Hannon’s jury never heard any evidence of mitigation and his codefendant received a life sentence for the same crime. The Florida Supreme Court has refused to grant a stay of execution for Patrick Hannon. Justice Barbara Pariente dissented on the (Nov. 1, 2017) denial of a stay: “In recommending between life and death in Hannon’s case, the jury…
Halt the Execution of Pat Hannon!
Update: Pat Hannon’s jury never heard any of the “voluminous” evidence of mitigation and his codefendant received a life sentence for the same crime. Governor Scott ordered the execution of Patrick Hannon for Wednesday, November 8th at 6pm ET. Hannon was sentenced to death in 1991 for the killing of Brandon Snider and Robert Carter. He has been on Death Row 26 years. Please…