Free Carmen Woods
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Carmen Woods was sentenced to life in prison for a murder he did not commit. He has been incarcerated for the last 26 years. For 26 years, we (the family & friends) have appealed to the courts with new evidence and pointed out discrepancies that took place at trial, such as:
1. The only alleged eye witness recanted his statement to a prominent news reporter, as well signing an affidavit with Carmens attorney.
2. The victims father was caught communicating with a juror at trial, and Judge Albert F. Sabo the pro-commonwealth judge did nothing to remedy this matter.
3. Carmen was represented by an incompetent lawyer who was later disbarred for alcoholism. He admitted to the PA Bar Disciplinary Board that he had a serious drinking problem and had been drinking since a family tragedy in 1972 and that after his divorce in 1976 it spiraled out of control. He further stated that he reached the peak of his alcoholism in 1982-84 (Carmens trial was in November 1982)
4. A new witness has come forth and is willing to testify that it was not Carmen that he saw shoot and kill Chester.
All Carmens appeals were denied. The courts have rejected our appeals to present the new witness because of Time-Barr (paper not filed in time) or because they claim the evidence does not prove innocence. However, if the evidence that we uncovered was introduced at trial, it would have proved the alleged witness was lying and that Carmen is innocent.
Carmen had faith in the judicial system when he turned himself in thinking justice would prevail. Sadly, the system has failed. The law states innocent until proven guilty; however, it is really guilty until proven innocent. You are part of this system. You have the power to make the previous wrongs right.
The death of Chester Laws, Jr. was extremely tragic, and we, in no way seek to deny the amount of pain and suffering the Laws family has endured; but Carmen did not kill Chester. He has served 26 years for this crime, and I believe this to be enough.
We set forth our pleas as the hidden victims in this case, a family who simply wants Carmen free from this Miscarriage of Justice. We could bring hundreds of witnesses to testify of their love and desire to see Carmen brought back into society.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania no longer has any credible case against Carmen. Any present-day examination of the facts reveals 26 years of wrongful imprisonment. This is a Miscarriage of Justice!
Judge for yourself, read the evidence on this website: freecarmenwoods.com
1. The only alleged eye witness recanted his statement to a prominent news reporter, as well signing an affidavit with Carmens attorney.
2. The victims father was caught communicating with a juror at trial, and Judge Albert F. Sabo the pro-commonwealth judge did nothing to remedy this matter.
3. Carmen was represented by an incompetent lawyer who was later disbarred for alcoholism. He admitted to the PA Bar Disciplinary Board that he had a serious drinking problem and had been drinking since a family tragedy in 1972 and that after his divorce in 1976 it spiraled out of control. He further stated that he reached the peak of his alcoholism in 1982-84 (Carmens trial was in November 1982)
4. A new witness has come forth and is willing to testify that it was not Carmen that he saw shoot and kill Chester.
All Carmens appeals were denied. The courts have rejected our appeals to present the new witness because of Time-Barr (paper not filed in time) or because they claim the evidence does not prove innocence. However, if the evidence that we uncovered was introduced at trial, it would have proved the alleged witness was lying and that Carmen is innocent.
Carmen had faith in the judicial system when he turned himself in thinking justice would prevail. Sadly, the system has failed. The law states innocent until proven guilty; however, it is really guilty until proven innocent. You are part of this system. You have the power to make the previous wrongs right.
The death of Chester Laws, Jr. was extremely tragic, and we, in no way seek to deny the amount of pain and suffering the Laws family has endured; but Carmen did not kill Chester. He has served 26 years for this crime, and I believe this to be enough.
We set forth our pleas as the hidden victims in this case, a family who simply wants Carmen free from this Miscarriage of Justice. We could bring hundreds of witnesses to testify of their love and desire to see Carmen brought back into society.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania no longer has any credible case against Carmen. Any present-day examination of the facts reveals 26 years of wrongful imprisonment. This is a Miscarriage of Justice!
Judge for yourself, read the evidence on this website: freecarmenwoods.com
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Darlene Brown
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- We, the family need all the the support we can get. For more info on the case visit: www.freecarmenwoods.com
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steve
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- this is suppose to be america people
- Address: Zip Code
- В
- Political Party
- В
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kevin tilley
- Comments
- I know for a fact that carmen woods did not commit this crime. this is a known fact in my community.
- Address: Zip Code
- 1707 n felton st. philadelphia,pa 19151
- Political Party
- republican
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Elvira Gayle
- Comments
- Free Carmen Woods of this miscarriage of justice. He has served 26 years of his life in prison for a crime he did not commit.
- Address: Zip Code
- 20774
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Dannette Lawrence
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- What if you were in his shoes, I am sure that you would want someone to listen to your story and hear his case with this newly found evidence. I am a law abiding citizen and it greatly concerns me that when new evidence surfaces, it would not matter. All should matter. If an innocent man in convicted and a guilty one was free, wouldn't it be fair to find that out? I understand that you needed a victim, but he was not it.
- Address: Zip Code
- 20724
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ShontayThompson
- Political Party
- Democrat
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leonard marshall
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Brenda Willis
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Arlene E Woods
- Comments
- Carmen Woods, my brother, must be freed now
- Address: Zip Code
- Philadelphia
- Political Party
- Democrat
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Richard Rittenhouse
- Comments
- I'm signing this petion in hopes of stopping false imprisonment, please free Carmen Woods
- Address: Zip Code
- 20737
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Mary Lynne Brown
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MICHAEL SPOTSWOOD
- Comments
- carmen, my cousin i am behind you 100\% love you cus. Monk
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Reginald Woods
- Address: Zip Code
- 804 James Ridge Road
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Lamar H Woods
- Comments
- Free my Uncle today! How can this happen for so long? The TRUTH is FREEDOM!
- Address: Zip Code
- 21744
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ameerah
- Address: Zip Code
- 19144
- Political Party
- D
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carmen tinson
- Address: Zip Code
- 18702
- Political Party
- D
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Karen Ford-Styer
- Address: Zip Code
- 6134 Columbia Ave Phila 19151
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Jamie Ford
- Address: Zip Code
- 6134 Columbia Ave Phila 19151
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Candace Carter
- Address: Zip Code
- 19053
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Takiyah Hamilton
- Address: Zip Code
- 19151
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Larnell Woods
- Comments
- God bless us with someone to help free Carmen Woods
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Carlotta D. (Bryant) Washington
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- This has gone on long enough and it's time for this judicial system to free this innocent man! The evidence proving Carmen's innocence is in order, the evidence should be heard and Carmen should be freed.
- Address: Zip Code
- 19073
- Political Party
- Democrat
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Mary B. Stanford
- Address: Zip Code
- 08054
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Gregory K. Adams, Sr
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Blanche Ford
- Address: Zip Code
- 5922 Columbia Ave
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Latoya Felder
- Address: Zip Code
- 3662 Marvine St.
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Marvin Turner
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Tracy Terrell
- Address: Zip Code
- 6029 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
- Political Party
- Democrat
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Janet Garrett
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Taneesha Bryant
- Address: Zip Code
- 19131
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Rashad Woods
- Comments
- this is a sad ijustice
- Address: Zip Code
- 19131
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Brian Supplee
- Political Party
- Democratic
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xai'lee johnson
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Fred Ford
- Address: Zip Code
- 19151
- Political Party
- Democrat
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Milycent Haynes
- Address: Zip Code
- 19151
- Political Party
- Democrat
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edward williams
- Address: Zip Code
- 21045
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Regina Woods
- Comments
- Imagine youself accused of a crime you didn't commit and sentenced to life! What if the shoe was on the other foot?
- Address: Zip Code
- 1215 S. 57th Street, Phila., PA 19143
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Yvette Young
- Address: Zip Code
- 19150
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Jennifer Johnson
- Comments
- your compassion for justice
- Address: Zip Code
- 91401
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Sheree Woods
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Zakia Williams
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sakenya james
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rosa m wilson
- Comments
- let justice be done
- Address: Zip Code
- 19140
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Debra Reaves
- Comments
- I support this movement to free this innocent man!
- Address: Zip Code
- P. O. Box 12449 Philadelphia, PA 19151
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Larnella Woods
- Comments
- My brother was a young man when he went to jail ,he is now in his 40's for a crime he did not commit.
- Address: Zip Code
- 8216 Temple Rd
- Political Party
- Democrat
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Robin Akers
- Address: Zip Code
- 5865 Pemberton Street
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kameelah Asalafiah
- Address: Zip Code
- 5865 Pemberton Street
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Hermane Ruffin
- Address: Zip Code
- 5644 elliott st.
- Political Party
- Republican
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Kharon washington
- Comments
- free that man dam
- Address: Zip Code
- 401 w wellens ave
- Political Party
- N\A
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Cheryl LACKEY
- Address: Zip Code
- 5000 Springfield Ave unit J Philadelphia Pa 19143
- Political Party
- Democrat
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