Pennsylvania Death Row Inmate Herbert Blakeney Protests by Hunger Strike
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Blakeney claims he was framed for a murder that he witnesses by a police officer in 2000. In a petition circulating the Internet written by Linda Blakeney, Herbert's wife from the Uk, it states how the "District Attorney's office key principal witnesses all committed perjury."
Blakeney was "placed in a restraint chair, beaten, tortured, given a mock trial by Guards, coerced to make false statements, the stitches were ripped out of his hand" among other tortures and abuses claims his wife in the petition.
The Blakeney's wish that you view the full petition and sign it if you agree. The petition can be viewed here.
Herbert welcomes correspondence and any help that is offered and can be reached at the following address:
Herbert Blakeney #FB5713,
S.C.I. Greene,
175 Progress Drive,
Waynesburg, PA.
15370-8090
U.S.A
Source: Petition, Email from L. Blakeney
http://www.petitiononline.com/hb24332/petition.html
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17 Comments
Post a CommentI AGREE WITH THE COUSIN THIS RUTHLESS KILLER BELONGS WHERE HE IS I WOULD NEVER SIGH A PETITION TO FREE A KILLER.. I HOPE YOU ROT IN THE PITS OF HELL....YOU WERE JEALOUS AND RUTHLESS AND THIS WHITE WOMAN BELIEVES YOU WELL LET HER BELIEVE YOU SHE IS NOT FROM AMERICA SHE DOES NOT KNOW HOOD RATS WE DO......
I AM SORRY BUT I AM NOT CONVINCE THAT HE IS INNOCENT OF THIS CRIME....I HOPE THAT AT THE END YOU ALL DONT FEEL STUPID.....HERBERT IS A LIAR AMONG OTHER THINGS.....WE ARE TALKING ABOUT A 14 MONTH OLD BABY....HE SHOULD HAVE NOT PICK UP THAT CHILD....ALSO HE SHOULD HAVE HAD A LAWYER......SORRY BUT THAT'S MY FEELINGS.....HAD IT BEEN MY CHILD HE WOULD BE DEAD RIGHT NOW....
Also his petitions will be heard if they hold any merit.
He will be monitored and force feed if it goes on to the point that his health is jeopardized.
What can I say?
People and media will say a hunger strike is just a publicity stunt. They should try one. Thanks Dee.
Great article Dee!!!!!
My thoughts go out to Herbert and his family........
Thanks for your ongoing courageous reporting.
Thanks for the comments and taking the time to read this. I hope the medical staff is monitoring his vital signs.
I'd like to thank Dee for taking the time to report on our situation. We'd also like to thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers.
Dan , i know Herbert would be glad to hear from you. This all came about AFTER Herbert filed a request with the Attorney General, requesting an investigation into the perjury in his case. I did an interview with a Philly paper and the reporter called the A.G. to get a comment. The A.G. admitted there was an issue with the lack of the childs blood on Herbert and his clothing but he felt he was still guilty! At the same time, a reporter who had covered part of Herberts trial, called the Attorney General to tell him he had refused me an interview. WHY??? The A.G. told this to the Philly reporter! On 31st April, i got some hate mail informing me that Herberts death sentence had been affirmed. I went to the Supreme Court and was told it was affirmed on 1st May so how did i get the news on 31st April unless it was an inside job??? Neither Herbert or mysel