Legal Update: December 15, 2008
from From: Robert R. Bryan, lead counsel
U.S. Supreme Court developments regarding
Mumia Abu-Jamal, death row

Dec 6 Int’l Day of Actions in cities across the U.S. & the World
U.S. activists in solidarity with political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal

People's Video Network in NYC has produced 2 videos from the demonstration supporting Mumia Abu-Jamal in Philadelphia on Dec. 6, 2008.

The first video titled "New Evidence for Mumia" features Ramona Africa of MOVE, a solidarity message from Venezuela, a presentation at the crime scene by Journalists for Mumia focusing on alleged eye witness Robert Chobert's missing taxi and testimony from Billy Cook's trial, and most dramatically Pam Africa in front of DA Lynne Abraham's office detailing the different new evidence of both DA misconduct and Mumia's innocence. Africa focused particularly on the newly discovered crime scene photos that were suppressed by the DA in 1982 and 1995. Africa handed the new evidence to Civil Affairs Captain William Fisher for him to deliver to DA Abraham. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5M1qRamSGo

The second video titled "Youth for Mumia" is from the conclusion of the protest march in front of the Federal Court at 6th and Market, where Mumia's oral arguments took place on May 17, 2007. Featured are Pam Africa and Isolina from Iglesia San Romero de las Americas.  Also featured are Monica Moorehead of the International Action Center, and Larry Hale of Fight Imperialism—Stand Together (FIST) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y-vJCt9XS8

December 6, 2008
Lucasville, Ohio Political Prisoners support Mumia Abu-Jamal

A Journalists for Mumia flyer to reflect the news that the DA is appealing to execute Mumia without a new sentencing trial, as well as the new deadlines for the petitions to the US Supreme Court, and the flyer is also at the link here:
http://abu-jamal-news.com/docs/crflyer.pdf

Posted Sept. 12, 2008
U.S. Supreme Court litigation on behalf of
Mumia Abu-Jamal, death row, Pennsylvania
From:      Robert R. Bryan, lead counsel

Posted July 24,2008
PLEASE Be on Point for Mumia! Friday, July 25
Given the bad news we just received regarding the Third Circuit's refusal to reconsider Mumia's appeal,
and the limited legal options now open to him, we have decided to call this open meeting
for all interested and able to come. We know it is very short notice but Attorney Soffiyah Elija,
who is one of Mumia's attorneys at this stage of the proceedings and who just visited Mumia this past Monday,
is only available this Friday. So join us to better understand the legal situation and to plan our next steps of RESISTANCE!
ONA MOVE!
The Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition (NYC)

July 17, 2008
Legal update on Mumia Abu-Jamal

On July 7, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia filed a petition on the case of death-row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. Robert R. Bryan, lead counsel for Abu-Jamal, submitted the petition on June 27 focusing on the racist exclusion of Black jurors during Abu-Jamal’s original trial in 1982.

Abu-Jamal was convicted of first degree murder of a white police officer on July 3, 1982, and has been fighting for the right to a new trial to prove his innocence. He was denied the right to legal representation at his trial and was railroaded to Pennsylvania’s death row due to his revolutionary politics.

If the Third Circuit rules against the petition, the next appeal will be sent to the U.S. Supreme Court.

- from Monica Moorehead

Read July 8 Report from Mumia's lead Council Robert Ryan

July 7 Article on developments by David Lindorf
http://www.opednews.com/articles/Mumia-Abu-Jamal-s-Long-Sho-by-Dave-Lindorff-080707-97.html

June 10, 2008
Legal Update on behalf of Mumia Abu-Jamal, who is still on Pennsylvania’s death row.
From Robert R. Bryan, lead counsel

April 11. The third circuit court of appeals ruled against a new trial
for Mumia Abu-Jamal. They have called for a sentencing hearing
which can result in either an execution or life in prison without parole.
To read the third ciruit court opinion document click here
April 11, 2008
Legal Update from Robert Bryan
March 30, 2008
This Is No Victory”—Analysis of recent court decision by Linn Washington Jr.

April 19 mobilization New York and Philadelphia and St Denis, France

NYC, April 23 In the Struggle to Free Mumia and in Honor of his 54th Birthday …
an evening of music, performance, and film Master percussionist of Jazz and World Music

April 1, 2008
Cuba Granma International: Mumia: “Unshakeable determination”

Posted April 7, 2008
Communique du comité Martiniquais « SAUVER MUMIA ABU-JAMAL »

Posted April 7, 2008
Communiqué de presse du comité Mumia Saint Denis
TOUT ESPOIR ANNULE POUR MUMIA ? French protest planned for April 19

March 28
Following mixed court ruling, Mumia Abu-Jamal’s lead attorney maintains hope
for overturning conviction. Interview with Robert Bryan, Mumia's lead attorney,
by Amy Goodman & Juan Gonzalez on the court decision

Two other important articles on the recent Third Circuit Court decision
denying Mumia a new guilt-phase trial are written by Dave Lindorff
and Michael Schiffmann.

Day after protests report from Monica Moorehead:
Friday, March 28 - New York City - Houston - San Diego - San Francisco

New York Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition www.FreeMumia.com
Hotline 212.330.8029 P.O. Box 16, College Station, NY, NY 10040

There will be a massive protest in Philadelphia on April 19
Spread far and wide!

Mobilize for Mumia's Life!

Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and All Political Prisoners!