#SendEarnestHome
At the age of 17, Earnest Jackson of Omaha, Nebraska, was convicted of a crime that another man confessed to. Mr. Jackson's conviction rested on a sole eyewitness who testified that a "dark-skinned man with braided hair" killed Larry Perry. The details of this testimony were contradicted by the autopsy report. Even so, Mr. Jackson was convicted by an almost all-white jury.
After 21 years of fighting in court, Mr. Jackson remains in prison to this day - even after subsequent trials revealed who actually committed the killing. Absent a legislative remedy, Mr. Jackson's only option is to ask the State of Nebraska for a pardon. YOU can help us #SendEarnestHome.
CALL TO ACTION:
Ask the Nebraska Board of Pardons to grant Mr. Jackson a pardon and sentence commutation as quickly as possible.
ACTION STEPS:
- Write the Board of Pardons: https://bit.ly/WritethePardonsBoard
- Sign the petition: https://bit.ly/PetitionforEarnest
- Donate to #SendEarnestHome: Monetary support contributes to Mr. Jackson's legal retainer, campaign costs, and associated fees.
The Racial Justice Coalition collects donations in collaboration with Mr. Jackson and his family for their exclusive use.
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