According to reports some in William's contingent shouted, "The state of California has just executed an innocent man" as they were leaving the witness area.
According to reports, Mrs. Owens (victim's mother) broke down in tears after the incident. Mrs. Owens has publicly stated that she has respect for the position of the anti-death penalty advocates.
I've been very impressed with this woman, who to this day will not allow her state of residence to be public knowledge for fear of retaliation. (Threats have been made.)
Neither Owen's daughter nor any member of the Yang family will make any public statements for the same reason.
I just watched the official media witnesses give their statements on live TV. Prior to the execution, Williams' invited witnesses reportedly mouthed the words "We love you" and "God bless you" to Williams, and also gave "black power salutes" (in the media witness' words). It was as the witnesses were all filing out of the witness chamber (after death was announced) that the Williams supporters made their outburst, at which point the step-mother of victim Mr. Owens began to cry.
More of that patented "redemption" I suppose.
This supporter behavior is OUTRAGEOUS.
KFI 640AM, from L.A., is live for 45 minutes longer (streaming audio available at the link)
Let's keep in mind that Terry Schiavo was innocent as well...
<< Just listening to the observer's here on UK news. Tookies supporters seem to have upset the victims family by announcing 'The state of California has just killed an innocent man'. How is that allowed? >>
We're FRee.
[Since 1776, already]
On the other hand, America's intelligent radio talkshow host, Michael Savage, has taken the time and the risk of reminding us just what it is we are all talking about, of taking the focus off Jesse HiJackson and morning TV's Eva Braun and putting it back on Mr Williams; victims.
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http://www.homestead.com/prosites-prs/tookiewilliamsvictims.html
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")
They're stating he's innocent? Geez....even if he didn't commit this murder he has committed a series of other murders, rapes and roberies that he wasn't tried for....
He was the co-leader of the Crips....
He deserved to die....period
Ovrt here every convicted criminal on death row, according to their supporters and the mass media is "innocent".
How indeed. The leftie MSM runs the show. Did the news source you heard mention the victims families? That would be refreshing. I actually haven't been listening much to news here because I grew weary of hearing about his 'apologies' which sounded more like defense of his gang and gang lifestyle and sympathy for them.
"How is that allowed?"
I'll take a stab at this. In America, no newspaper or official is allowed to say someone committed a crime, until they are convicted by a court of law.
however, there is new inverse of the above rule. People can always claim someone is innocent, no matter what.
correction:
however, there is no inverse of the above rule. People can always claim someone is innocent, no matter what.