Alright, here's my letter to Lisa Falkenberg, whose work has been linked to pretty frequently. She is a (recently Pulitzer-prize winning) columnist for the Houston Chronicle and has done some amazing pieces on the Grand Jury system and the Alfred Dewayne Brown case, among others. The good news is, you can send your letter via email. Please take a moment to send her a brief message explaining why you would like to see SPM receive a new trial, whatever issue you think is most significant to his case, or just how his music has affected your life. You can do that here:
Just click the 'Email' link. Thanks again for your continued efforts!
Ma’am,
Hello, and
congratulations on your recent Pulitzer award; I have followed your coverage of
Alfred Dewayne Brown’s case and am glad to see you recognized for your
excellent work.
I’m writing today in
the hope that I can interest you in another case that, in my opinion, needs to
be brought to the public’s attention.
Carlos Coy, a local Houston rap artist,
was convicted in 2002 for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. The heinousness
of the accusations ensures that most people don’t think twice about his guilt,
but there were several peculiarities on his trial that his supporters would
like to see addressed.
For one, the testimony
against him seems to have changed from time to time; the complainant’s initial
statement to the police was not recorded, and her mother’s statement from that
day was discarded. Both were redone days later. There was never any physical
evidence collected, even though the supposed incident was reported the next day.
Coy has pointed out that it would have been physically impossible for him to
commit the attack, but this was never addressed in court.
I believe he is
innocent, but I can’t prove it; I, along with his many supporters and fans,
would like very much to see him receive a new trial. I started a blog at
Spmaftermath.com where I, and sometimes Coy, talk about the case and try to
raise awareness. I would be happy to speak with you about the case, and outline
a few other issues with his trial. I have asked the blog readers to contact you
and let you know why they’d like to see his case investigated.
Thank you for taking
the time to read this; whatever your decision, I appreciate your work on behalf
of the wrongfully convicted and I hope you continue helping those who have been
abandoned by the justice system.
My contact info, etc.
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