A threat to justice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,

A wise man once said “A threat to justice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. This is the reason why each one of is should get involved in events that may or may not concern us if an injustice is being done.

I have been incarcerated since I was 17 for crimes I did not commit. Despite irrefutable evidence of my innocence my cry for justice has gone unheard. The courts’ reviews of my convictions has been cursory to say the least. The evidence concerning my innocence was barred based on procedural grounds.

This has led me to petition the Governor of our state for clemency. Clemency has become a popular remedy in Illinois due to problems with the Illinois’ Death Penalty. Due to the vast amount of petitions (mostly groundless) a busy Governor may not have the time needed to dedicate to a petition like mine.

The more support for my cause, the better my chances are of getting my claim heard. Anyone can write to the governor in support of my clemency petition. Any and all letters in support to the Governor are welcome.

Address your letter to the Governor at:

Governor Rod R. Blagojevich

207 State House

Springfield, IL 62701

US

Please make sure your letter refers to: Support for clemency for Charles Jones, docket # 27547

Or feel free to use the draft letter below.

Please view the facts of my case on this website. With your help and God’s will, I will finally be given the justice I deserve.

Governor Rod R. Blagojevich

207 State House

Springfield, IL 62701

USA

March 25, 2008

Re: Support for clemency for Charles Jones, docket # 27547

Dear mr. Blagojevich,

I am writing to you in support of Charles Jones, an African American who has been wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for 17 years. I am very concerned about this and I hope you will take the time to fully review his case.

Mr. Jones is innocent of both crimes he has been charged with and he has proof of actual innocence, which has never been heard in court. He was solely convicted on his own statements, which had been coerced. He has proof and witnesses of his innocence

I urgently plead you to take an honest look at his case and reward Charles the freedom that he is entitled to.

Thank you very much in advance.

Yours faithfully,

Sign with your name and address.

Wrongful conviction

Charles Jones, in prison since 1991 for crimes he did not commit