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A Documentary Film Screening Sponsored by the Innocence Project of Florida and Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty in opposition to the pen

?Juan Meléndez - 6446? tells the incredible, true story of JuanMeléndez, who was sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit.Puerto Rican migrant farmer raised in New York City, Meléndez wasaccused of murder in the state of Florida. While claiming his innocence,Juan Meléndez was convicted and put on death row for 17 years, 8 months1 day. Told by Meléndez, his mother, lawyers and friends, this personaldrama illustrates the legal, political and public policy issues around theapplication of the death penalty in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.Film Screening of Juan Melendez - 6446August 13 @ 7pm30 minute discussion about the death penalty with Juan Melendez afterwardAll Saints Cinema918 1/2 Railroad Avenue(located inside the Amtrak Rail Station)Source (floridainnocence...continue to full post

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