Breaking: Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release of Herman Wallace, Held in Solitary For 40+ Years [View all]
Source: democracynow.org
A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Herman Wallace, a member of the so-called Angola 3, who was held in solitary confinement for more than 40 years. The judge ordered his release because women were excluded from the grand jury in his case four decades ago, and called for "the State immediately release Mr. Wallace from custody." The decision comes as Wallace is dying of liver cancer. Wallace’s supporters say he has just days to live, but his requests for compassionate release has so far gone unanswered.
Wallace reportedly received the news today from his two fellow members of the Angola 3, Albert Woodfox and Robert King Wilkerson, who had a previously scheduled visit. His lawyers are working now to secure his release as soon as possible.
Herman Wallace’s legal team said today:
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Read more: http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2013/10/1/breaking_federal_judge_orders_immediate_release_of_herman_wallace_held_in_solitary_for_40_years
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