UPDATE; 4 February. We regret to report Robert Ladd was executed.
Once again we are back with an urgent action against the use of the #deathpenalty in Texas. This time it is Robert Charles Ladd who was sentenced to death in 1997. He was ineffectively represented at his trial and his lawyer did not seek evidence about his mental capacity. He has an IQ of less than 70. A Supreme Court ruling says that such individuals cannot be executed.
Greg Abbott, the new governor, says on his Facebook page ‘Texas in the lone star state for a reason. It stand separate. It stands alone … as a model for the rest of the nation.’ One sincerely hopes the rest of the nation isn’t listening.
Below is the urgent action on behalf of Robert Ladd and we would be grateful if you could write or email. There are only a few days to go.
Amnesty in Salisbury & South Wiltshire 