10/12/09

We will be back  on the sidewalk in front of the courthouse tommorow. Please come out if you can. There was a story ran on WTVD11 tonight if you want to check it out. Here is what our new statement will say tommorow:

PLEASE FREE GREG TAYLOR !!!

We are the family and friends of Greg Taylor. Greg was convicted in 1993 of first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison for a crime he did not commit. He has been wrongfully imprisoned as a murderer for over 16 years. Finally, with the help of the NC Innocence Inquiry Commission, which followed up on investigation and referral from The NC Center on Actual Innocence, the truth has been revealed and another man has confessed to committing the crime. Every day that Greg is in prison is another day that is being unjustly taken from him and his family.
The Innocence Inquiry Commission review was held open to the media for the whole world to see. Everything was put out in the open. The case was thoroughly investigated by the Commission and presented to a panel of eight people, including a Judge, Prosecutor, District Attorney, former Sheriff, and a victim’s rights advocate. The eight member panel unanimously determined that there was enough evidence of innocence that Greg’s case should move to the next step of review by a three-judge panel.
The District Attorney has the power to resolve this injustice by joining the defense in a petition for the Court to release Greg. Extensive investigation has been performed and has shown there is no evidence that Greg committed this crime. The detailed confession by another inmate has enlightened even experts about details that were found at the scene. The District Attorney claims to be skeptical about the confession and has completely disregarded the expert opinion of a professional who specializes in confessions.
Greg’s innocence claim does not hinge on the confession by another inmate. Physical evidence in this case does not link Greg to the crime, the testimony of a jail house snitch and local prostitute are filled with inconsistencies and contradictions, and the remaining “circumstantial” evidence has been discredited. Please help by joining us in our plea that Greg Taylor be set free!
Rev 10/102/09