We are thankful for the relentless advocacy in the #MelissaLucio case. In April 2022, Dona Kim Murphey, MD PhD and I wrote about the role of coerced confessions and biases in the CPS system which likely contributed to this death sentence, despite the suppressed evidence in this case
Such good news for #MelissaLucio ! Thanks to the incredible community of Texans who have advocated for her, including state lawmakers and faith leaders, Friendship of Women, and anti-domestic violence organizations.
Wow! Terrific surprise to see Texas CCATDP screening The State of Texas Vs Melissa. So happy there's an apparent change of heart in certain corners about the value of this film, without which #MelissaLucio would be dead. #FreeMelissaLucio Sabrina Van Tassel SMU Human Rights Program Innocence Project TCADP
Death Row inmate #MelissaLucio should be free | Editorial houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editor… #FreeMelissaLucio #StopExecutions
The case now returns to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, which has retained jurisdiction, to decide whether to accept the parties’ and the court’s recommendation. Texas Defender Service TCADP Innocence Project Witness to Innocence #MelissaLucio #deathpenalty
The judge signed the order!
#MelissaLucio death penalty case headed back to Texas Court of Criminal Appeals myrgv.com/local-news/202… via @myrgvnews
#StopExecutions #FreeMelissaLucio #SaveMelissaLucio The State of Texas Vs Melissa Sabrina Van Tassel
Thanks Michelle Swanepoel. The prosecutor who did this to #MelissaLucio is in prison for his corruption. The current prosecutor is the hero here - joining defense attorneys to urge the courts to vacate the conviction & #FreeMelissaLucio ! Her sentencing judge agrees! #StopExecutions
#MelissaLucio is not the only person to spend many years on death row for a crime she did not do. There are many. Here is a way to support other such person. Keep Hanging In There, Derrick Jamison! gofund.me/e03a2a8f #StopExecutions !
The judge signed the order!
#MelissaLucio death penalty case headed back to Texas Court of Criminal Appeals myrgv.com/local-news/202… via @myrgvnews
#StopExecutions #FreeMelissaLucio #SaveMelissaLucio
prosecutors that withhold evidence from the defense completely blow up the idea of a fair trial. What 'justice' are you winning when it's not a fair trial? & they want to put her to death over that?Texas truly is another country #MelissaLucio #RioGrandeValley #Texas
Death Row inmate #MelissaLucio should be free | Editorial houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editor… #FreeMelissaLucio #StopExecutions
It's not over yet, but... Here is the joint filing by the Cameron County DA and attorneys for #MelissaLucio , as provided by the DA to the media. No further comment is necessary. #FreeMelissaLucio
bit.ly/LucioFindingsF… #StopExecutions The State of Texas Vs Melissa Sabrina Van Tassel
Texas is a particularly horrendous place to live.
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TONIGHT! Stop by the FREE screening of The State of Texas vs. #MelissaLucio at 6:30pm at SMU! Texas CCATDP Director Nan Tolson will serve as guest speaker before the film.
DFW peeps, hope to see you tonight! This screening couldn’t come at a better time as a judge just yesterday recommend #MelissaLucio ’s death sentence be overturned ➡️ texastribune.org/2024/04/15/mel…
Exciting things are happening for #MelissaLucio . It's a great week to revisit Sabrina Van Tassel's powerful film which was instrumental in raising awareness for how the legal system failed her. #FreeMelissaLucio .