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p. 290: Stevenson, with his work with the most desperate of prisoners and the most hateful angry police and courts is engulfed by brokenness. Excursus: I wonder why, after periodic suspensions of the death penalty, it has periodically recovered support. p. 259: In prison, Joe is repeatedly raped. She now comes to the court to try in her small way to bring some good to the situation, to catch the stones that people throw at each other. This class entailed much off-campus work. When she tried to break off relationship, Herbert concocted a far-fetched plan to plant a bomb, detonate it, and then run to save his frightened nurse-friend. Jimmy Dill is an intellectually disabled man convicted of murder and sentenced to death. p. 169: Stevenson recounts Myers fanciful testimony, which introduces a third man at the cleaners. 2. Mentally ill people outside of hospitals or jails are easy targets for the justice system. civil rights movement. p. 115: Alabama has more juveniles on death row than any other state or country in the world. In better times, if a 13 or 14 year old committed a heinous crime or if the crime was Black on White violence, there was a fair chance that the teen might be tried as an adult. She and her family visit him before his death, and she refuses to let go of him. Media attention nudges local courts out of their intransigence. The movie is a worthy representation of the book. Match. p. 220: The Criminal Court of Appeals rules in Walters case. Hurt people hurt people. The author launches on a lengthy parenthesis about the victim rights movement which individualized crime victims. p. 305: There were endless issues that arise in the chaos that kept Mr. Caston Sullivan incarcerated. p. 42: Stevenson wondered about other Black men and boys who would not know how to deal with the police. One of the boys, Joe Sullivan is indicted as an adult for sexual battery. The giving of the Law establishes the basis of a justice system. p.55: At Holman Prison where executions had resumed after several years moratorium, McMillian entered a community completely pre-occupied with the electric chair in their midst. When the students finished their song, the rest of the students cheered and applauded wildly. p. 123: Charlie indicates that he has been sexually abused while in custody. p. 165: Ralph Myer is a loquacious and unreliable character. The family is gracious and encouraging to Stevenson. Test. p.70: Author expands on practice of judge overrides, which is when judges bump up penalties from life in prison to death penalty. p. 104: Stevenson discusses the importance for attorney-client familiarity. On November 1, Tate is the sheriff of Monroeville at the time of, Vickie Pittman was the woman murdered in Escambia County near the time of, Chestnut and Boynton are the attorneys who are hired by Walters family to defend him during his original trials. The chapter is sprinkled with Stevensons criticism of the Victim Rights Movement. In particular, his grandmother is the source of the important advice that, in order to, Karen Kelly is the younger white woman from Monroeville who has an affair with, Ronda Morrison was the young adult daughter of an influential local white family in Monroeville. Stevenson exercises amazing and perhaps even unnecessary restraint in pressing some of his strong points. I could not understand a word of the Swedish lyrics, but it sounded angelic. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for better experience. Unexpectedly, she feels grief for the perpetrators. CH : Nu bn ni Ting Vit, c cc dch v h tr ngn ng min ph dnh cho bn. p. 174: On the hearings second day, officials exclude Walters supporters. p. 177: Psychiatrist, Omar Wohabbat, one of Myers therapists, testified that Ralph had stated in a counseling session that he lied. Just Mercy Characters Bryan Stevenson Bryan Stevenson Stevenson is the author, narrator, and protagonist of the book. The guard realizes that his experience is akin to that of the prisoner a realization that brings a noticeable change of attitude. The trial finishes with the state presenting very little rebuttal. He was involved in the killing of a middle-aged neighbor who had given drugs to him and his teenaged friends. Also called is the police officer whose description of the scene contradicted Myers original false testimony. p. 4:Author tells about his educational background. p. 264: Stevenson decides to petition for Joes release based on the cruel and unusual punishment he is receiving. On one occasion George punches and knocks out Charlies mother. Excursis:What about plugging into a system like SPDC through fund-raising as a way to get ordinary, non-lawyer, people engaged in fighting the death penalty. p. 212: A core difficulty in challenging the courts and local press is boths tendency to push back. Stevenson tries to have the charges dismissed entirely. Marsha Colemans is one such sad story. p. 176: Mrs Williams, an elegantly dressed older Black lady, enters the courtroom. p.45: Moving description of encounter in Alabama with wheelchair-bound man who had been beaten over the years in his attempts to stand up for justice. Anti-miscegenation law still existed in 1986. p. 30: Ronda Morrison, teen, found shot 3 times in Monroe Cleaners. She and Glen bury the infant on their property. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $50.4 million. This development opens the door for meaningful opportunity for release. as reinforcing White Supremacy. In tears, Stevenson hangs up the phone feeling the full onslaught of the shabbiness and evil of the world he inhabits. A brief hearing secures Walters release. After Bagwells article, death row inmates have more trouble securing legal aid. Graham is another young man who was sentenced to life in a Florida prison for violating the terms of his probation by attempting a robbery. The son of an Iris immigrant and has a rough background and is a recovering heroin addict. [25] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film a rare average grade of "A+" on an A+ to F scale, and PostTrak reported it received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars, with 73% of people saying they would definitely recommend it. This de-institutionalization coincides with the advent of mass incarceration. Excursus: Georges situation requires him to tolerate incompetent help, notably the doctor and bickering attorneys. p. 103: Sam Crook, a White man for whom Walter had worked, phoned Stevenson to declare that he knew that Walter was innocent. Ian, who has been in solitary confinement finds the photo shoot significant because it certifies that he is alive and not lost to the world in prison. Stevenson starts teaching at the NYU School of Law. p. 5:He took a class from Betsy Bartholet on race and poverty litigation. Valeska is known for being tough on crime and harsh on supposed criminals. They also have added a menacing metal detector and a German Shepherd Dog at the courtrooms entrance. Ruf selli Nummer uff: Call 1-844-372-8349. p. 157: America has stepped up its practice of incarcerating children. The chapter provides a brief expose of Tutwiler Prison for Women, an institution that holds women convicted mostly of drug and property crimes. Sexual abuse is rampant at Tutwiler. Hunt was the governor of Alabama from 1987 to 1993. (1-20-20) "I know he's innocent," Bryan Stevenson, the author of Just Mercy and real life star behind the movie by the same name, assured me when we first talked in 1991. Jethro, his father-in-law encourages Moses to appoint from among the now-free Hebrew people able persons to administer a justice system. Initially, Stevenson doesnt want to take Charlies case. p. 264: The Narrative shifts to Evan Millers conviction in Alabama. Several non-legal themes thread through this chapter, including the persistence of shadowy threats to Walters family and Stevensons office, the role of media publicity in court cases, and the importance of hope in enduring through such long struggles for justice. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. p. 13:Racialized hierarchycoastal Virginia, Maryland, S. Delaware. p. 141: The author, Stevenson, discusses the Victim Impact Movement, which is a tangible outgrowth of the trend towards the individualization of victimhood.. The chapter provides luminous insights, which shed light on why Americas prisons are populated with mentally ill people. Volunteer lawyer spent little time on case and the judge condemned Herbert to death. He describes his partner Michael OConners departure and the coming of his replacement, Bernard Harcourt. The story is about Stevensons efforts, early in his legal career, to overturn death penalty convictions in Alabama. The chapter summarizes three such childrens stories. Myers need to top the others in therapy supports Stevensons depiction of Myers as dramatic and attention seeking. Stevensons arguments, which claim that Walters conviction was faulty because of racial bias and illegal proceedings, likely seem irrelevant to Patterson, who has demonstrated his loyalty to racist traditions over the law. Dunkins execution was botched. If God becomes weak and vulnerable, then his sinning, covenant-breaking creatures will murder himthrough the justice system. p.74: Richardsons background. Ms. Baigre is the woman injured by Ian Manuels crime. Chapter 4: The Old Rugged Cross Stevensons previous conceptions of Myers illustrate the role of the imagination in forming an image of someone, a concept often elaborated on in the book. Baigre is moved and petitions a judge insisting that Ians sentence is too harsh. Two years later, EJI won a constitutional ban on all mandatory life-without-parole for children. After Ritters death, Bagwell publishes a widely-circulated article discouraging attorneys from representing death row inmates and declaring his own support for the death penalty. While robbing her at gunpoint, Ian pulled a gun and shot Ms. Baigre, damaging her jaw. As a child, Stevenson teased a little boy for his stutter, and Stevensons mother made him apologize and hug the little boy. "I've been singing sad songs my whole life. Stevenson mentions the Dexter Ave. Baptist, Governor Patterson, Geo Wallace, the Freedom Riders. Traumatized to be back in South Central LA, Antonio gets a gun for self-defense and promptly ends up in custody. Georges trial lawyers, This is an unnamed guard at the prison where, Marsha is the poor white Alabama woman convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison after giving birth to a stillborn baby. p. 233: Communities are on the lookout for bad moms to put in prison. Senator Kamala Harris and comic and TV host W. Kamau Bell. Stevenson is waiting for the Supreme Court to rule on Joe Sullivans case. Excursus: I think all of these characters are still alive and working. There they find a gathering of Walters friends and family. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. p.58: Blacks in Alabama only began to exercise right to vote in 1970. p. 242: Walters exoneration and release attracts much national media attention. ATENCIN: si habla espaol, tiene a su disposicin servi cios gratuitos de asistencia lingu.stica. p. 153: Antonio Nunez lives in violent south Los Angeles and is abused by his father. p.81: After an unsuccessful appeal for a stay of execution by having an explosives expert testify, Stevenson encounters the murdered childs mother and siblings. The judge, Thomas B. Norton Jr., is also new. p. 269: The mixture of adolescent brain chemistry and poverty, plus environmental violence, and the absence of caretakers, is a flammable mixture for youth. Published by Scranton Times from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2023. Struggling with distance learning? Provider rating averages are based on Mercy Clinic's post-care survey responses. Instant PDF downloads. p.59: Alabama had a long history of manipulating juries so that they were exclusively Black. Professors used Socratic questioning. He becomes psychotic. Excursus: Stevenson reflects here on the fact that he was a lawyer being the element that gave him believability in making his complaint with the Atlanta police. Just Mercy's introduction traces the author's personal journey as a law studentwith little commitment to his legal vocation to a seasoned defense lawyer who has spent his career in close proximity to the poor, youthful, and female people who have been systematically diminished by the American criminal justice system. p. 43: In realizing how unprepared, as a lawyer, he was to deal with police, he continued to worry about other Black men. p. 205: Judge Nortons office faxes its response, a denial, to Walters post-conviction evidence hearing. Teachers and parents! p. 23: William McMillian came from Monroe County, Alabama where Harper Lee lived. p.73: Trying to get stay of execution is a more than full-time job. Lewis is an African American former police officer who comes to work as. Imprisonment in America is used to solve many problems. In 1989, there was a new push for executions after 13 year hiatus. These include exposure of children of fetuses to drugs. The metaphor of catching stones, reminiscent of the stoning of the woman caught in adultery, is an apt way to describe Stevensons work and the work that his book invites the reader to take up. p. 208: Stevenson, concerned about Walters post-release safety in his community, decided to publicly dramatize his wrongful conviction, meaning that he is going to try to get national media coverage of Walters story. The infants body is exhumed and determined by a medical examiner to have been born alive and able to survive. Its located between Atlanta and Macon. p. 209: The Landmark ruling of New York Times v. Sullivan has enhanced press freedom by freeing it somewhat from lawsuits. Only a handful of countries permit the death penalty for minors. p. 297: Stevensons success in the Supreme Court creates a long gap of 18 months with no executions in Alabama. p. 193: Jenkins Casea mental illness inmate who had a terrible childhood. p. 115: The US and Japan are the only developed countries that still have capital punishment. McMillian's former cellmate, Anthony Ray Hinton, remained on death row for 28 years. To schedule an in-person or video visit (available only through certain locations). The movie carries much of that into the theater, certainly enough to certify that Bryan Stevenson is a rare leader and that his book is a transforming read. This is the Teacher's Guide for Just Mercy (Movie Tie-In Edition) by Bryan Stevenson. p. 128: Alabamas Judicial Building in Montgomery is situated in the midst of several iconic sites associated with the Civil Rights Movement. Unable to overturn this, Stevenson promised to be with Richardson in his final moments and witnesses the execution. This chapter explores how anti-miscegenation laws and attitudes were, until recently, a strong influence on Southern law enforcement. p. 307: Waiting for the paperwork related to Caston and Carters release, Stevenson encounters an older Black woman who he has spotted in the courtroom. Instant downloads of all 1699 LitChart PDFs Michaels past allows him to see clients as more fully human, and enables clients to trust Michael more easily. Previously John Paul Stevens and Elaine Jones were honorees. Stevenson finished a dual degree with the Kennedy school. Theyre believable following the bomb blast deaths of attorney Robert Robinson and Judge Robert Vance. These are the men executed in Alabama in 2009, despite efforts from EJI to block their executions. The prison therapy group exposes Myers to a new set of values and offers him the attention and support that he had sought through more destructive means. Cannon dies. To find out more, check out our, Viewing {{ pageCommentCount }} of {{ totalResults }} comments. Pharmaceutical companies, domestic and European, have withdrawn their products from being sold to the American prison system. Just Mercy (2019) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Joel P West Cinematography by Brett Pawlak . p. 173: Present at the hearing are Winnie, Walters wife; Armellia, his sister; Giles, his nephew; and other relatives. p.36: Prison conditions poor in 1970s which were exposed through media coverage of Attica Prison riots. Officials have difficulty removing the condemned man for his execution. Michael: O'Connor: One of Brian's new hired lawyer. These are designed to raise the ghost of slavery and Jim Crow to menace Blacks. Crook pledges his support of Stevensons efforts. p. 4: He reflects about being disoriented as a law student at Harvard. She and her friends. The United States has a particularly high rate of infant mortality. p. 196: Several pages here are devoted to describing the hostility that greeted Stevenson as he attempted to visit. Arrangements, Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home, 2025 Green Ridge St., Dunmore. Stevenson himself describes his own encounter with the Atlanta police, which could have resulted in his death had he not been a lawyer. Ted Pearson, District Attorney, wanted to end his career on a high note with the conviction of Walter McMillian. One new hire is Michael O'Connor, who is instrumental in helping with the case. In addition to many details provided by witnesses, after a few months, they discover that Bill Hooks had been paid $5,000 by Sheriff Tate to testify, and immediately freed after giving testimony. Excursus: Stevenson insists that multiple, time-consuming visits with the condemned are crucial for the development of the defenses argument. The listening guard felt a oneness with Avery Jenkins, for he like the inmate had grown up in foster care. Lawyers, confronted with a Supreme Court decision upholding judge overrides, had no constitutional grounds to appeal Lindseys punishment. Darnell Houston is saying that Hooks is lying. She sings at an, Stevensons mother is described as a lifelong church musician. : , . p. 29: The US Supreme Court in 1967 struck down anti-miscegenation laws in case named Loving v. Virginia. [4], On its first day of limited release, the film was opened alongside Spies in Disguise, Little Women, and 1917; the wide expansion of Uncut Gems occurred this date. p. 247: Courts up and down the chain have been reluctant to allow prosecutors and judges exposure to civil suits. Charlies mother is abused by her boyfriend, The Jenningses are a rural white couple who lost their only grandchild to suicide. p. 136: Myers is Vicki Pittmans killer. Excursis:Once again Im reminded that Americans are losing their sense of the spirit of their own constitution. lilychahine. p. 268: Courts that Stevenson has dealt with are so intent on exacting punishment, that is necessary to remind them of the differences between adults and adolescents. On the car drive home Stevenson hears a radio preacher talking about the text in 2 Corinthians, My grace is sufficient for you and my power is made perfect in weakness. The web of hurt and brokenness is also the web of healing and mercy. George helped a search party look for two missing white girls and was later falsely arrested for their murders. Its rough. I watched worriedly while Walter crouched down close to the ground and began to sob violently. He was retried. They become the first people released from prison after, The stonecatcher is a mysterious, charming older woman whom Stevenson meets outside the courtroom during the, A white police officer who testifies during, Would not have made it through AP Literature without the printable PDFs. p. 17: When we accuse and condemn irresponsibly we traumatize whole families, communities, and even the victims of crime. p.92: Stevenson visited with Walter McMillians wife and daughter after Walters trial. Stevenson resolves to speak with kids personally in church youth groups and community organizations. Ralphs testimony was clearly bizarre. All three were driven to their crimes by desperation. p. 38: Story of teen boy shot by police in his car. p. 250: In 1994, legal aid to death row prisoners was eliminated. Stevenson and OConner are concerned that he will give a bizarre and counter-productive performance on the witness stand. p. 295: In 2010, the Supreme Court agreed with EJI that life imprisonment without parole imposed on children convicted of non-homicide is cruel and unusual punishment and unconstitutional. He was stopped for traffic violations, beaten by police. The house was dilapidated. Eventually EJI interviews 50 women locked up at Tutwiler to discover rampant sexual abuse. Excursus: Stevensons description of Richardsons pleas for him to take on his case reminds me of Jesus description of the imploring woman pleading with the could-care-less judge. Other high publicity cases include Andrea Yates, Casey Anthony, and Susan Smith. p. 234: Other forms of child abuse are criminalized. Decades, Ms. Williams is a respected elderly woman from the black community in Monroeville. Stevenson liked that he had a passion for helping people. The chapter traces Afro-American William McMillians fall from social legitimacy because of an extra-marital affair with a White woman. They were arrested and convicted and represented by progressive lawyer John Tompkins. Stevenson recently hired Michael O'Connor, a son of Irish immigrants and recovered heroin addict originally from a rough neighborhood. A favorable ruling from the Appeals Court orders a new trial, which the local jurisdiction is disinclined to pursue. Stevenson explains that he wrote Just Mercy to shed light on mass incarceration, extreme punishment, and unfair judgment of others. p. 210: Local newspapers insinuate that Walter may have committed several other murders, was a drug dealer, committed sodomy, and other outrageous suggestions. p. 168: Stevenson, hobbled by the judges ruling against his requests, decides to begin with a statement. The provider rating is an average based on Mercy Clinic's post-care survey responses. Excursus: This might be a clue to the animosity that Trump supporters feel towards the media. About Michael F. O'Connor Born June 9, 1947, in Warren, Mich., Michael Francis O'Connor voluntarily enlisted in the Army in 1966 at age 19. Stevenson goes to a state prison to meet inmates who are on death row and who are seeking appeals of their convictions or sentences. On the brink of his execution, Dill gushes thanks for Stevensons efforts. p. 113: Stevenson is painting a picture of a Southern justice system, which entails police and courts, that does whatever it pleases unhindered by accountability. Stevenson helped to defend Diane Tucker and Victoria Banks. Drugs, youth violence, the rise of gangs, drug use, caravans and the like are often exaggerated and the truth is never as glaring as the initial distortion. Jenkins is an intellectually disabled man who is convicted of murder and sentenced to death. p. 163: The date for Walters post-conviction evidentiary hearing arrives and will be greatly enhanced by Ralph Myers testimony plus the trove of exculpatory evidence lifted from the Monroe County sheriffs office and courts. p. 285: Stevenson is exhausted and his efforts to win a stay of Jimmy Dills execution fail. Test. p. 207: By this time, Stevenson has won several cases in this court. The camera stayed on him while he cried. p. 270: Stevenson reflects on work his organization did to gain relief for younger incarcerated people in view of developmental differences between adolescents and adults. Just one year later, he played a crucial role in negotiations between activists and the National Black United Front that ultimately won a place for LGBT marchers to participate in the annual African Liberation Day Parade on the city's West Side. When Stevenson reviews the evidence in the case, he learns that it hinges entirely on the testimony of convicted felon Ralph Myers. EJI wants to honor Marsha at its annual fund-raising banquet. Convicted of killing his ex-girlfriends niece with a bomb on her porch, Richardson had been sentenced to death by electric chair. p.97: The visit with Minnie, Walters wife, continues after she and Stevenson drive to a remote community. Among his activities is to speak to an auditorium full of Swedish senior high students. p. 286: As Stevenson listens to Dill on the phone with his speech impediment, he recalls a boyhood incident when he was scolded by his mother for laughing at another child with a speech disability. The spreading ripples of trauma are especially destructive when the jailed person is a community leader. Complete your free account to access notes and highlights. Given the discoveries that Ikner and Tate know Stevenson and Michael have made about them, their interactions seem all the more loaded with unspoken contempt. p.65: Walter was convicted by nearly all-White jury. Stevenson appears on 60 Minutes to rally public support in favor of McMillian, and appeals the court's decision to the Supreme Court of Alabama. Significantly, while transporting Jenkins, the formerly nasty guard stops in a Wendys and buys his prisoner a milkshake. 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