#TroyDavis sister is here and still knows nothing. “we’ve been here three times before but never to this stage of waiting” Presence of #TroyDavis sister here outside prison suggests that rumors of imminent decision were just that – rumors Candlelit vigil now being held opposite #TroyDavis prison. One side of road – candals, other side Swat teams with tear gas rifles Protesters gather around #TroyDavis family as news arrives supreme court will not stay execution. #TroyDavis will now die Crowd falls silent here outside Jackson prison aware that this is the end for #TroyDavis Tears and prayers here with family of #TroyDavis in Jackson prison ground Larry Cox of Amnesty on news that #TroyDavis last hope has gone. “we will redouble efforts so innocent person goes through this again” Head of NAACP outside Jackson prison “a tragedy has been committed here tonight” #TroyDavis When I started tweeting today some ppl worried abt mawkishness I get that. But u can’t shrink from the hideous reality of this #TroyDavis and so I do have to tell you we expect #TroyDavis to die tonight and yes I will tweet when it happens Police helicopters still buzzing overhead. Is there no sense of letting these folk mourn in peace #TroyDavis We hear the execution of #TroyDavis has begun
via guardian.co.uk