Demand freedom for Ed Poindexter

Ed Poindexter finally filed his application for commutation of sentence on August 17. At the August Pardons Board meeting, Dr. Topolski, a new supporter, asked the governor to expedite Ed’s application because of the risk of covid19. The governor said he wasn’t inclined to let anybody “jump in line” (there are 49 other applications for sentence commutations). His case will probably be heard early next year.)

Please share this campaign, write a letter to the Pardons Board and sign the online petition: http://chng.it/vctskKv49k Ed would be very grateful. We would also appreciate if you could send us a copy of your letter to: [email protected] Thank you so much for your decades of support for Ed, and for Mondo we Langa!

Ed’s Story
In April of 1971, Edward Poindexter and Mondo we Langa, formerly David Rice, were sentenced to life in prison for the death of an Omaha police officer—a crime they did not commit. The two were targeted by law enforcement and wrongfully convicted due to their affiliation with the Black Panther Party, a civil rights and anti-fascist political group.

Nearly 50 years later, Ed is still in prison and maintains his innocence. He has earned several college degrees, taught anti-violence classes to youth, authored screenplays, and more. His last chance for freedom is to receive a commutation of sentence from the Nebraska Board of Pardons. At age 75, he is at high risk for COVID related health complications. He must receive an immediate and expedited commutation hearing from the Board.

Take Action Now
Write, email and call the Nebraska Board of Pardons. Request that they commute Ed’s sentence.

WRITE:
Nebraska Board of Pardons
P.O. Box 95007
Lincoln, NE 68509
*please email a copy of your letter to [email protected]

EMAIL: [email protected]

CALL:
Governor Pete Ricketts: 402-471-2244
SoS Robert B. Evnen: 402-471-2554
AG Doug Peterson: 402-471-2683

Sample Letter

Dear Pardons Board:
I am writing in regards to Edward Poindexter, #27767, who has served nearly 50 years in prison with exemplary behavior and many accomplishments. He is 75 years old and at high risk for COVID-19 related medical complications, which have been amplified by the increased COVID transmission rate among prisoners. I am therefore requesting that the Board expedite Ed’s application, schedule his hearing for the next available Board meeting, and commute his sentence to length of time served.

You can read more about Ed here:
https://prisonersolidarity.com/prisoner/edward-poindexter