Category Archives: Legal Update

The following are several key summaries of the legal situation of Mumia Abu-Jamal, as provided by his attorneys or by those working on his behalf. Mumia’ legal struggle is complex, with appeals being handled at several levels of both State and Federal courts. It is important, therefore, to read analyses of his legal case from several voices of the Mumia movement.

FROM MUMIA’S ATTORNEY ABOUT JULY 20, 2006 BRIEF

Posted on July 20, 2006 by EMAJ

Dear Friends: On July 20, 2006 we filed the Brief of Appellee and Cross Appellant, Mumia Abu-Jamal, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Philadelphia. (Abu-Jamal v. Horn, U.S. Ct. of Appeals Nos. 01-9014, 02-9001.) It is … Continue reading →

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Legal Update (Robert Bryan, June 27th, 2006)

Posted on June 27, 2006 by EMAJ

Find here a REPORT from Mumia’s attorney. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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“A Victory For Mumia” (D. Lindorff, Dec. 8, 2005)

Posted on December 8, 2005 by EMAJ

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2005/12/08/mumia/print.html A victory for Mumia A court rules that Mumia Abu-Jamal can appeal his murder conviction on three separate grounds. By Dave Lindorff Dec. 08, 2005 | In a major development in the 24-year-old death penalty case of Philadelphia journalist … Continue reading →

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“The Latest Breakthrough” (ICFFMAJ, Dec. 8, 2005)

Posted on December 8, 2005 by EMAJ

The Latest Breakthrough from International Concerned Family & Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal OnaMOVE! The latest breakthrough in Mumia’s case is very encouraging. However, people must not be tricked into thinking that these judges will do justice for Mumia on their … Continue reading →

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“Major Court Victory” (J. Mackler, December 7, 2005)

Posted on December 7, 2005 by EMAJ

MAJOR COURT VICTORY FOR MUMIA ABU-JAMAL BY JEFF MACKLER In a decision that will likely stun the Pennsylvania legal establishment that has been trying to railroad innocent death row political prisoner and award-winning journalist, Mumia Abu-Jamal, to the execution chambers … Continue reading →

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Lawyer’s Update (Robert Bryan, December 6, 2005)

Posted on December 5, 2005 by EMAJ

From the office of Robert Bryan, Esq. Dear Friends and Supporters: Today the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued the most important decision affecting my client, Mumia Abu-Jamal, since the lower federal court ruling in December … Continue reading →

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