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December 10TALLAHASSEE, FL – Jose Antonio Jimenez is scheduled to be executed on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. for the 1992 murder of Phyllis Minas. Governor Scott initially signed Jimenez’ death warrant in July and scheduled his execution for August 14. However, the Florida Supreme Court issued a stay of execution to further review the case. The Supreme Court lifted the stay on October 4.Read More
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November 19
On November 30, events will be held at various locations in Florida dioceses to recognize International Day of Cities for Life / Cities Against the Death Penalty. This annual event has been spearheaded by the lay Catholic community of Sant'Egidio since 2002. Over 2,000 cities across the globe have declared themselves "Cities for Life" and are committed to the abolition of the death penalty and a more civil form of justice. You are invited to attend an event in your area.Read More -
August 10Jose Antonio Jimenez is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. for the 1992 murder of Phyllis Minas. In an August 9 letter to Governor Rick Scott on behalf of the bishops of Florida, Michael Sheedy, executive director, appealed to the governor to commute Jimenez' death sentence to a life sentence without parole.Read More
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Correspondence
August 9, 2018: Please commute Jose Antonio Jimenez’ death sentence to life without parole
To: Governor Rick Scott
From: Michael Sheedy, Executive Director
February 15, 2018: Please commute Susan Morris' murderer's sentence to life without parole
To: Governor Rick Scott
From: Michael Sheedy, Executive Director
November 6, 2017: Request to commute death sentence to life without parole for Patrick Hannon
To: Governor Rick Scott
From: Michael Sheedy, Executive Director
September 28, 2017: Concerns about pending execution of Michael Lambrix; Request to commute his death sentence to life without parole
To: Governor Rick Scott
From: Michael Sheedy, Executive Director
August 21, 2017: Request to Commute Death Sentence to Life without Parole for Mark Asay
To: Governor Rick Scott
From: Michael Sheedy, Executive Director
January 5, 2016: Stop Executions – Commute Sentence of Oscar Bolin to Life without Parole
To: Governor Rick Scott
From: Michael Sheedy, Executive Director
March 19, 2015: Encouraging Consideration of HB 139 (J Rodriguez) re: Capital Sentencing
To: Representative Carlos Trujillo, Chair, House Criminal Justice Subcommittee
From: Michael Sheedy, Executive Director
March 9, 2015: Support SB 664 (Altman) Unanimous Jury Recommendations for Death Sentences
To: Senator Greg Evers, Chair, Senate Criminal Justice Committee
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Resources
Position Paper: Death Penalty, September 2016
Culture of Life Brochure: A Catholic Response to Florida's Death Penalty | Spanish
2016 Issue Backgrounder: Unanimous Jury Recommendation for Capital Sentencing
Editorial: Florida Catholic Conference Supports ‘Yes’ To All Life, by Ingrid Delgado, Associate for Social Concerns/Respect Life, August 21, 2014