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STATE VS. REED: A SCREENING OF THE AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE CASE OF TEXAS DEATH ROW PRISONER RODNEY REED.

By "Persian Cowboy"

Directed by Ryan Polomski and Frank Bustoz.This 60 minute film documents the questionable murder conviction of Bastropresident Rodney Reed. Rodney was convicted of killing Stacey Stites on asingle piece of DNA evidence, which was explained by the romanticrelationship the two had. However, defense lawyers failed to establish thisconnection at trial. In addition, strong evidence exists that points tothe initial prime suspect, Stacey's fiancée, then Giddings police officerJimmy Fennell. Hidden DNA evidence and eyewitness testimony all point awayfrom Rodney Reed. For years Rodney's family has fought to expose the factsin this case Join the CEDP in a viewing of this important film. There willbe an update on recent developments in the case and of the ongoing struggleto win justice for Rodney Reed...continue to full post

Full post as published by Texas Death Penalty Blog on January 10, 2008 (boomark / email).