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Get Mike Parson out of office
Governor Mike Parson denied clemency to Marcellus Williams, thereby allowing his execution to proceed despite significant doubts surrounding his guilt. DNA evidence linked Williams to the crime, yet other critical evidence suggests he was not responsible for the murder. Even the victim’s family urged the removal of the death penalty, acknowledging that Williams was not the mastermind behind the crime. However, Governor Parson stood firm, stating that "nothing from the real facts of the case convinced him of Williams' innocence.”This stance is deeply troubling in a country founded on the principle of "innocent until proven guilty." Williams was never proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt because he was, by all indications, an innocent man. Governor Parson’s actions led to the unjust execution of Marcellus Williams, and such a failure in leadership raises serious concerns about his ability to represent and protect all citizens, particularly Black Missourians. His continued role in office must be questioned.
Why is this important?
Every Missouri citizen should be gravely concerned by Governor Parson's disregard for the "innocent until proven guilty" principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. His actions signal a troubling pattern of poor leadership, racial bias, and a lack of compassion, raising serious doubts about his ability to serve the people of Missouri with fairness and integrity. If such disregard for justice continues, it will inevitably result in further disappointment and harm to the citizens he is entrusted to represent.