James Allridge

(USA - Texas) - 41 years old

Sentenced to death

Execution set on August 26th 2004

His story

James comes from a poor family. He was arrested in 1985 with his brother Ronald -already executed in 1995- for robbery and murder of a convenience store clerk. Since 1987 he is jailed in the death rows of Huntsville and Livingston, where he is just staying now, in Texas. His lawyers appointed by the court defended him in such a weakly way, faintly investigating on the extenuating circumstances to take before the jury. When his case passed at federal level, they resigned. Thanks to a legal fund made up by some of his supporters, now James can rely on an skilful attorney, able to carry out his appeal. Actually, the hopes this may get success are quite scarce.

Anyone interested in supporting his case can contact the links below.
http://www.santegidio.org/en/pdm/news/ap_allridge.htm

The appeal to save James

The Community of Sant'Egidio invites everybody to share its appeal aiming to spare James's life from a death sentence, sending the following statement to the competent authorities of Texas, as it occurred in the past, by fax or e-mail.