New Evidence Exposes Frame Up Conviction
Major Tillery is 65 years old and has been in prison over 3 decades for a crime framed by prosecutors and police. Tillery has spent at least 20 years in solitary confinement. We Demand His Release!
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Major George Tillery: A Case Of Gross Prosecutorial Corruption and Police Misconduct
Major George Tillery
A Case of Gross Prosecutorial
Misconduct and Police Corruption
Sexual Favors and Hotel Rooms
Provided by Police to Prosecution Fact Witness for Fabricated Testimony During
Trial
By Nancy Lockhart, M.J.
August 24,
2016
Although this is a small sampling of decades long corruption
throughout the state of Pennsylvania, Major George Tillery has languished in
prison over 31 years because of prosecutorial misconduct and police corruption.
Tillery was tried and convicted in 1985 in a trial where prosecutors and police
created a textbook criminal story for bogus convictions. William Franklin was
charged as a co-conspirator in the shootings, he was tried and convicted in
December of 1980, because he refused to lie on Tillery. Franklin is 69 years old according to the
PADOC website and has been in prison 36 years.
Major Tillery Is Not
Represented by an Attorney and Needs Your Assistance to Retain One. Donate to Major Tillery's Legal Defense
FundMajor Tillery, PA DOC# AM9786, will turn 66-years-old on
September 9, 2016 and has spent over three decades in prison for crimes he did
not commit. Twenty of those 31 plus years were spent in solitary confinement. Tillery
has endured many very serious medical issues and medical neglect. Currently, he is plagued with serious illnesses
that include hepatitis C, stubborn skin rashes, dangerous intestinal disorders
and a degenerative hip. His orthopedic shoes were taken by prison
administrators and never returned.
Tillery, was convicted of homicide, assault, weapons and
conspiracy charges in 1985, for the poolroom shootings which left one man dead
and another wounded. William Franklin was the pool room operator at the time. The
shooting occurred on October 22, 1976.
Falsified testimony was the only evidence presented during
trial. No other evidence linked Tillery to the 1976 shootings, except for the
testimony of two jailhouse informants. Both men swore that they had received no
promises, agreements, or deals in exchange for their testimony. Barbra
Christie, the trial prosecutor, insisted to the Court and Jury that these
witnesses were not given any plea agreements or sentencing promises. That was
untrue.
Newly discovered evidence
is the sole basis for Tillery’s latest Pro Se filing. According to the Post
Conviction Relief Petition Filed June 15, 2016, evidence proves that the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania committed fraud on the Court and Jury which
undermined the fundamentals of due process. The newly discovered evidence in
sworn declarations is from two prosecution fact witnesses. Those two witnesses
provided the entirety of trial evidence against Major Tillery. The declarations
explain false testimonies manufactured by the prosecution with the assistance
of police detectives/investigators. On August 19, 2016 Judge Leon Tucker filed
a Notice of Intent to Dismiss Major's PCRA petition. Notice
to Dismiss
Emanuel Claitt Has
Come Forth to Declare His Testimony as Manufactured and Fabricated by Police
and Prosecutors. Claitt states that his testimony during trial was
fabricated and coerced by Assistant District Attorney Barbara Christie,
Detectives John Cimino and James McNeshy.
Claitt swore that he was promised a very favorable plea agreement and
treatment in his pending criminal cases.
Claitt was granted sexual favors in exchange for his false testimony.
Claitt states that he was allowed to have sex with four different women in the homicide interview rooms and in hotel
rooms in exchange for his cooperation.
Prosecution fact witness Emanuel Claitt states in his Declaration
of Emanuel Claitt, and Emanuel
Claitt Supplemental Declaration that testimony against Major Tillery was
fabricated, coerced and coached by Assistant District Attorney’s Leonard Ross,
Barbara Christie, and Roger King with the assistance of Detectives Larry
Gerrad, Ernest Gilbert, and Lt. Bill Shelton. Claitt was threatened with false murder
charges as well as, given promises and agreements of favorable plea deals and
sentencing. In exchange for his false testimony, many of Claitt’s cases were
not prosecuted. He received probation. Additionally, he was sentenced to a mere
18 months for fire bombing and was protected after his arrest between the time
of Franklin’s and Tillery’s trials.
Trial Lawyer Operated
Under Actual Conflict of Interest. Tillery discovered that his trial
lawyer, Joseph Santaguida, also represented the victim. In other words, the
victim in this case was represented by trial lawyer Santaguida and Santaguida
also represented Major Tillery. The
Commonwealth has concealed newly discovered evidence as well as, evidence which
would have been favorable to Major Tillery in the criminal trial. That evidence
would have exonerated him. In light of the new Declarations which prove
manufactured testimony by prosecutors and police, Major Tillery needs legal
representation. He is not currently represented by an attorney.
Donate: Major
Tillery’s Legal Defense Fund: Click
Here & Donate
Obtain Updates: www.justice4majortillery.info
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About Nancy Lockhart - A Legal Analyst
specializing in cases of wrongful convictions and grave injustices. I've publicized many cases, with
positive measurable results. Willie Manning, Marissa Alexander and The
Mississippi Scott Sisters are among a few. A stay of execution was granted for
Willie Manning, freedom for the Scott Sisters and pro bono attorneys for
Marissa Alexander. I hold a Master of Jurisprudence - Loyola University Chicago
School of Law, a B.A. Degree - Clark Atlanta University and Certificate of
Technology and Writing from Bread Loaf School of English - Vermont. As a former
third generation public school teacher I followed the tradition of creating
"outside the box" teaching strategies for students labeled learning
disabled and emotionally disturbed. My consciousness and disapproval of the
"school to prison pipeline" led to work with juvenile delinquents. As
1994, Reader's Digest DeWitt Wallace Fellow - I created strategies to integrate
technology and writing in rural South Carolina
Friday, August 26, 2016
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Sunday, July 31, 2016
MAJOR BATTLES ON By Mumia Abu-Jamal
Mumia video: Major Battles On
For over 31 years, Major Tillery has been a prisoner of the State.
Despite that extraordinary fact, he continues his battles, both in the prison for his health, and in the courts for his freedom.
Several weeks ago, Tillery filed a direct challenge to his criminal conviction, by arguing that a so-called "secret witness" was, in fact, a paid police informant who was given a get-out-of-jail-free card if he testified against Tillery.
Remember I mentioned, "paid?"
Well, yes--the witness was 'paid'--but not in dollars. He was paid in sex!
In the spring of 1984, Robert Mickens was facing decades in prison on rape and robbery charges. After he testified against Tillery, however, his 25-year sentence became 5 years: probation!
And before he testified he was given an hour and a ½ private visit with his girlfriend--at the Homicide Squad room at the Police Roundhouse. (Another such witness was given another sweetheart deal--lie on Major, and get off!)
To a prisoner, some things are more important than money. Like sex!
In a verified document written in April, 2016, Mickens declares that he lied at trial, after being coached by the DAs and detectives on the case.
He lied to get out of jail--and because he could get with his girl.
Other men have done more for less.
Major's 58-page Petition is a time machine back into a practice that was once common in Philadelphia.
In the 1980s and '90s, the Police Roundhouse had become a whorehouse.
Major, now facing serious health challenges from his hepatitis C infection, stubborn skin rashes, and dangerous intestinal disorders, is still battling.
And the fight ain't over.
[©'16 MAJ 6/29/16]
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Major Tillery Needs Your Help and Support
Major Tillery is an innocent man. There was no evidence against Major Tillery for the 1976 poolroom shootings that left one man dead and another wounded.
The surviving victim gave a statement to homicide detectives naming others—not Tillery or his co-defendant—as the shooters. Major wasn’t charged until 1980, he was tried in 1985.
The only evidence at trial came from these jailhouse informants who were given sexual favors and plea deals for dozens of pending felonies for lying against Major Tillery. Both witnesses now declare their testimony was manufactured by the police and prosecution.
Neither witness had personal knowledge of the shooting. This is a case of prosecutorial misconduct and police corruption that goes to the deepest levels of rot in the Philadelphia criminal injustice system.
Major Tillery deserves not just a new trial, but dismissal of the charges against him and his freedom from prison.
It cost a lot of money for Major Tillery to be able to file his new pro se PCRA petition and continue investigation to get more evidence of the state misconduct. He needs help to get lawyers to make sure this case is not ignored.
Please contribute, now. ______________________________________________________
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Financial Support: Tillery's investigation is ongoing, to get this case filed has been costly and he needs funds for a legal team to fight this to his freedom!
Go to JPay.com;
code: Major Tillery AM9786 PADOC.
Tell Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams: Free Major Tillery! He is an innocent man, framed by police and and prosecution.
Call: 215-686-8711 or Email: DA_Central@phila.gov
Write to: Major Tillery AM9786
SCI Frackville
1111 Altamont Blvd.
Frackville, PA 17931
For More Information, Continue To Visit: www.Justice4MajorTillery.info
Call/Write: Kamilah Iddeen (717) 379-9009, Kamilah29@yahoo.com
Nancy Lockhart: thewrongfulconviction@gmail.com
Rachel Wolkenstein, Esq. (917) 689-4009, RachelWolkenstein@gmail.com
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Major Battles On By Mumia Abu-Jamal
MAJOR BATTLES ON
[col. writ. 6/29/16] ©'16 Mumia Abu-Jamal
For over 31 years, Major Tillery has been a prisoner of the State. Despite that extraordinary fact, he continues his battles, both in the prison for his health, and in the courts for his freedom. Several weeks ago, Tillery filed a direct challenge to his criminal conviction, by arguing that a so-called "secret witness" was, in fact, a paid police informant who was given a get-out-of-jail-free card if he testified against Tillery.
Remember I mentioned, "paid?" Well, yes--the witness was 'paid'--but not in dollars. He was paid in sex! In the spring of 1984, Robert Mickens was facing decades in prison on rape and robbery charges. After he testified against Tillery, however, his 25-year sentence became 5 years: probation! And before he testified he was given an hour and a ½ private visit with his girlfriend--at the Homicide Squad room at the Police Roundhouse. (Another such witness was given another sweetheart deal--lie on Major, and get off!) To a prisoner, some things are more important than money. Like sex!
In a verified document written in April, 2016, Mickens declares that he lied at trial, after being coached by the DAs and detectives on the case. He lied to get out of jail--and because he could get with his girl. Other men have done more for less.
Major's 58-page Petition is a time machine back into a practice that was once common in Philadelphia. In the 1980s and '90s, the Police Roundhouse had become a whorehouse. Major, now facing serious health challenges from his hepatitis C infection, stubborn skin rashes, and dangerous intestinal disorders, is still battling.
And the fight ain't over. --©'16maj
For over 31 years, Major Tillery has been a prisoner of the State. Despite that extraordinary fact, he continues his battles, both in the prison for his health, and in the courts for his freedom. Several weeks ago, Tillery filed a direct challenge to his criminal conviction, by arguing that a so-called "secret witness" was, in fact, a paid police informant who was given a get-out-of-jail-free card if he testified against Tillery.
Remember I mentioned, "paid?" Well, yes--the witness was 'paid'--but not in dollars. He was paid in sex! In the spring of 1984, Robert Mickens was facing decades in prison on rape and robbery charges. After he testified against Tillery, however, his 25-year sentence became 5 years: probation! And before he testified he was given an hour and a ½ private visit with his girlfriend--at the Homicide Squad room at the Police Roundhouse. (Another such witness was given another sweetheart deal--lie on Major, and get off!) To a prisoner, some things are more important than money. Like sex!
In a verified document written in April, 2016, Mickens declares that he lied at trial, after being coached by the DAs and detectives on the case. He lied to get out of jail--and because he could get with his girl. Other men have done more for less.
Major's 58-page Petition is a time machine back into a practice that was once common in Philadelphia. In the 1980s and '90s, the Police Roundhouse had become a whorehouse. Major, now facing serious health challenges from his hepatitis C infection, stubborn skin rashes, and dangerous intestinal disorders, is still battling.
And the fight ain't over. --©'16maj
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