Archive of CAADP announcements, information, and news and events.
US Supreme Court Orders Hearing on Innocence
Added August 18, 2009
The US Supreme Court, in an unusual move, ordered a federal court to hold a hearing on whether new evidence clearly establishes Troy Davis's guilt. Mr. Davis was convicted of the 1989 murder of an off-duty police officer, but many have questioned whether he actually committed the crime.
"Perspectives on the Death Penalty" with Justice Michael Ryan, Arizona Supreme Court, and Diann Rust Tierney, Executive Director of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Added March 31, 2008
This Saturday, April 5, the Arizona Death Penalty Forum will hold its Third Annual Conference at Arizona State University.
"Writing Down Death" with Mike Farrell
UPDATED January 21, 2008
On February 15, 2008, CAADP will sponsor "Writing Down Death," featuring various authors, including M*A*S*H actor and anti-death-penalty activist Mike Farrell.
Report on Robert Comer's Clemency Hearing
Added May 8, 2007
See a report by CAADP President Dennis Seavers about Robert Comer's hearing before the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency.
CAADP Hires Executive Director
Added April 22, 2007
In April, CAADP created its first staff position and hired long-time anti-death-penalty activist Claudia Ellquist as the executive director. See the full article for more information.
CAADP Member Kathy Norgard Publishes Personal Account of a Capital Crime
Added July 21, 2006
Kathy Norgard — a CAADP founding member, an officer for the CAADP Steering Committee, and a former recipient of the Abolitionist of the Year award — has published a new book, Hard to Place: A Crime of Alcohol.
Updated Information on Comer Execution, Protests and Vigils, and Annual Meeting
Added May 19, 2007
Updated information on protest and vigil for Robert Comer's execution. Also, information about the annual meeting.
Updated Information on Comer Execution, Protests and Vigils, and Annual Meeting
Added May 10, 2007
Updated information on protest and vigil for Robert Comer's execution. Also, information about the annual meeting.
StopMax Arizona Statewide Networking Forum
Added May 8, 2007
On Saturday, May 19, 2007, the American Friends Service Committee of Arizona will hold a kick-off event for its new campaign, StopMax Arizona. Open to all; RSVP is required.
Robert Comer Execution and CAADP Annual Meeting
Added May 2, 2007
Information about Mr. Comer's upcoming execution and clemency hearing, as well as information about CAADP's annual meeting.
Perspectives on the Death Penalty
On April 14, 2007, the Arizona Death Penalty Forum will present a conference on the death penalty. The event, which is cosponsored by CAADP, is entitled "Perspectives on the Death Penalty" and will feature speakers from both sides of the death-penalty debate.
ABA Publishes a Report on Arizona's Death Penalty
On July 17, 2006, the American Bar Association (ABA) published a report on Arizona's death penalty. You can download a copy of the report, see the problems with the death penalty that the ABA identified, and read the recommedations to address these problems.
Sister Helen Prejean in Tucson (March 12, 2006)
Sr. Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking and The Death of Innocents, will speak in Tucson on Sunday, March 12, on the topic "How Just is Our Justice System?"
Sister Helen Prejean in Scottsdale (March 13, 2006)
One Night Only! Monday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. In collaboration with Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Scottsdale and CAADP, the Franciscan Renewal Center is proud to bring Sr. Helen Prejean to Scottsdale.
Arizona's Death Penalty in 2006, Featuring Thomas Zlaket, former Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court (March 4, 2006)
CAADP will be cosponsoring a statewide conference on the death penalty. The event features Thomas Zlaket, former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice, and members of the Arizona State Legislature. This conference is open to members of the public.
Death Penalty Speaker Series (February 21 and 22 and March 7, 2006)
The Law Students Against the Death Penalty, Criminal Justice and Security Program, and the Criminal Law Association will be holding a three-part speaker series that is free and open to the public. The speakers include Ray Krone, the 100th former death row inmate freed because of innocence since 1976; the Honorable Stanley Feldman, former Arizona Supreme Court Justice; and Dr. Kathy Norgard, author of Hard to Place and a member of CAADP's Steering Committee.
2006 Annual Meeting (February 20, 2006)
CAADP will hold its 2006 Annual Meeting at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and will include a keynote speech by Ray Krone, the 100th person released from death row based on DNA exoneration.
Day at the Legislature, with Ray Krone (February 20, 2006)
CAADP will have a Day at the Legislature, featuring Ray Krone. We'll hear about current legislation and the Arizona Attorney General's Red Book, and we'll hear Ray Krone telling us his own story. You'll get a fact sheet packet, in case you're meeting your own lawmaker. We'll trek to both House and Senate, where Ray will be introduced from the balcony, giving lawmakers an opportunity to apologize for what Ray experienced.
News and events specific to CAADP's committees, including meeting dates, times, and locations.
Currently, there are no listings. Please return to this page periodically to learn about past committee events.
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