Pennsylvania, with the fourth largest number of people on death row, is among a handful of states that provides no state money to represent poor defendants. Philadelphia's death row of 134 men and women is larger than that of 42 states. A non-binding moratorium on the death penalty passed by Philadelphia City Council in February has been ignored by local prosecutors and the state.
An acknowledged death penalty expert, Dunham is Director of Training for the Capital Habeas Corpus Unit of the Defender Assoc. of Philadelphia - Federal Court Division. Its privately funded project, The PA Capital Representation Project, represents indigent inmates.
Garis is Executive Director of Pennsylvania Abolitionists United Against the Death Penalty.
Nieves, a former PA death row prisoner and community organizer, was acquitted last October based on new evidence presented at retrial by a competent attorney.
Table Talks at 6pm include a three course dinner, followed by speaker and discussion from 7:30-9pm. $30 per person, includes tax and gratuity. Cash bar. Senior citizens (over 65) and full-time students $25 with advance notification.
Student Stand By Policy: Students can call (215) 386-9224 between 4 - 5:30pm on event days for available seating at 6pm for dinner ($15) or to attend the discussion only at 7:30 (free).
Please call (215) 386-9224 for reservations before sending payment. Advance payment required by giving a credit card over the phone or sending a check. Single reservations are welcome at Table Talks where you'll be seated at a group table. Vegetarian dishes are always offered.
