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
Monday, July 4, 2016
New Evidence Proves Gross Prosecutorial Misconduct In Major Tillery's Case
New Post Conviction Petition
Filed June 15, 2016
Monday, June 27, 2016
Worker's World Erroneous Article
Dear Supporters:
A writer for Worker's World has written an article regarding Major Tillery's most recent Pro Se filing of The Post Conviction Relief Petition with New Evidence.
Piette erroneously states that Major Tillery is represented by an attorney, that information is untrue.
I asked Piette to add an updated correction to the article as, this erroneous information works against Major Tillery's agenda for obtaining an attorney to represent him. Joseph Piette has not responded in 7 days.
Thank you kindly for all assistance and please visit this site often for updates to the campaign.
Share the new Blog address: www.Justice4MajorTillery.info
Please Continue To Make Calls:
Major George Tillery # AM 9786 has been in prison over three decades for crimes he did not commit. He spent 20 of those 30 years in solitary confinement.
1. Call District Attorney Seth Williams and request an immediate investigation into Major Tillery's case.
2. Let Him Know That Major Tillery AM 9786 Was Framed by
the police and prosecutors.
3. Call: 215-686-8711
1. Call District Attorney Seth Williams and request an immediate investigation into Major Tillery's case.
2. Let Him Know That Major Tillery AM 9786 Was Framed by
the police and prosecutors.
3. Call: 215-686-8711
Thank you,
Nancy Lockhart, M.J.
Monday, June 20, 2016
Urgent Call To Action: Join The Calling Campaign For Major Tillery
Major George Tillery # AM 9786 has been in prison over three decades for crimes he did not commit. He spent 20 of those 30 years in solitary confinement.
1. Call District Attorney Seth Williams and request an immediate investigation into Major Tillery's case.
2. Let Him Know That Major Tillery AM 9786 Was Framed by
the police and prosecutors.
3. Call: 215-686-8711
1. Call District Attorney Seth Williams and request an immediate investigation into Major Tillery's case.
2. Let Him Know That Major Tillery AM 9786 Was Framed by
the police and prosecutors.
3. Call: 215-686-8711
Friday, June 17, 2016
MAJOR TILLERY FILES NEW LEGAL APPEAL
New Evidence Proves Gross Prosecutorial Misconduct—
The Only Trial Evidence Was Lies Manufactured By The DA & COPS!
Dismiss the Charges!
Free Major Tillery Now!
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| June 15, 2016: Family and friends outside courthouse. |
Philadelphia, June 15, 2016: Major Tillery filed a new Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA petition) in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. His newly discovered evidence is the sworn declarations of the two jailhouse informants who testified at Tillery’s trial in May 1985: their testimony was lies made up by the prosecutors and police.
Major Tillery has always stated his innocence. He’s been in prison for over 30 years, twenty of them in solitary confinement, for crimes he did not commit.
There was no evidence against Major Tillery for the 1976 poolroom shootings that left one man dead and another wounded—except for these informant’s false testimony. The surviving victim gave a statement to homicide detectives saying the shooters were “Dave” and “Rickie.” Major Tillery was not a suspect.
Jailhouse snitch Emanuel Claitt had over thirty criminal charges pending against him when homicide detectives coerced him to provide evidence against at least five men for murders thought to be related to drug dealing. In May 1980 Claitt gave a statement making Major Tillery and William Franklin the poolroom shooters. Claitt wasn’t at the scene of the shooting. He had no direct information about it! Everything he testified to was given to him by the prosecution and the cops.
In return for his lying testimony about Major Tillery, most of Claitt’s charges were dismissed and his numerous sentences resulted in just a year and a half in jail.
Additionally, while Claitt was in custody the police arranged for him to have sexual trysts with his girlfriends in homicide police interview rooms.
The other false witness at Tillery’s 1985 trial was Robert Mickens, who has provided a similar history of being coerced to lie against Major Tillery and given plea deals and sexual favors in return.
Based on these new sworn declarations, Tillery's petition states that he is factually innocent, that his case involves “gross prosecutorial misconduct violating the fundamentals of due process” and his conviction is a “fundamental miscarriage of justice that shocks the conscience”. The due process violations in this case warrant not a reversal of this conviction and a new trial, but dismissal of the charges and his immediate freedom from prison.
This case is a particularly grotesque example of the corruption and misconduct of the Philadelphia district attorney’s office under Edward Rendell and carried out by Assistant DAs Barbara Christie and Roger King, and Leonard Ross.
Tillery's trial took place at the same time as the firebombing of the MOVE Osage Avenue commune on May 13, 1985. During the trial, the prosecution worked to demonize Tillery by repeatedly bringing into evidence that he was a high-ranking official in the Nation of Islam.
Major Tillery is now 65 years old, and has spent over thirty years in prison for a crime he did not commit, mostly in solitary confinement in max prisons. He has liver problems, arthritis and rheumatism, back problems, a skin rash and Hepatitis C. From prison, he filed and won the lawsuit, Tillery v. Owens (1990), which forced the PA Department of Corrections to provide mental health and medical care and end double celling (4 men to a small cell) at SCI Pittsburgh. Last year stood up for Mumia Abu-Jamal and told SCI Mahanoy prison Superintendent John Kerestes that “Mumia is dying” and needed to be taken to a hospital. For this, prison officials retaliated against Tillery and he was shipped to SCI Frackville, set up for a prison violation and spent months in solitary confinement.
Major Tillery is an innocent man. He needs your help to overturn his conviction, expose the prosecutors and police who framed him up, and win his freedom. For over thirty years in prison, Major Tillery has fought for himself and other prisoners. He is fighting now for his freedom. To do this he needs your help-- Publicity, Protest and Money!
To get this new PCRA filed and into court has cost money. Much more is needed to complete the investigation to further expose the corruption of the prosecution and police that led to his conviction. He needs lawyers to make sure this case is not ignored. Please help, now.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
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 AM 9786 SCI Frackville 1111 Altamont Blvd. Frackville, PA 17931
For More Information, Go To: Justice4MajorTillery/blogspot Call/Write:
Kamilah Iddeen (717) 379-9009, Kamilah29@yahoo.com
Nancy Lockhart (843) 412-2035, thewrongfulconviction@gmail.com
Rachel Wolkenstein, Esq. (917) 689-4009, RachelWolkenstein@gmail.com
Update:
Greetings,
Major Tillery has filed a new Post-Conviction Relief Motion with newly discovered evidence this week. This evidence should exonerate Major Tillery.
Your assistance will be needed for upcoming campaigns, with the first campaign for freedom starting on Monday June 20, 2016.
Please enter your e-mail address to receive updates. Thank you!!!!
In Solidarity,
Nancy Lockhart, M.J.
Major Tillery has filed a new Post-Conviction Relief Motion with newly discovered evidence this week. This evidence should exonerate Major Tillery.
Your assistance will be needed for upcoming campaigns, with the first campaign for freedom starting on Monday June 20, 2016.
Please enter your e-mail address to receive updates. Thank you!!!!
In Solidarity,
Nancy Lockhart, M.J.
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